Well-established, rapidly growing retail company is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator!

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for establishing a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions at all potential project sites and developing detailed cost estimates by completing pre-bid site visits, reviewing RFP documents, and collaborating with local contractors.

Why We Need You

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure adequate capital is allocated to deliver the full scope of the concept design renders in a cost-forward manner, while not tying up excessive funds with overly conservative estimates. This position will work closely with Business Development, Creative Store Design, and the Operations NSO team to ensure projects are being priced to deliver all required parameters of the opportunity, without committing excess capital that could be deployed elsewhere.

About Us

Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is North America’s premier award-winning travel retailer in the airport marketplace. For over 65 years, MRG/IMEG has provided clients with a portfolio of attractive, successful brands! We currently operate more than 300 stores across the United States and Canada, and we are always looking for the best in talent.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out
• Amazing training & career path
• Competitive pay!
• And more!

What You'll Do

• Determine the existing conditions for all potential new store and remodel projects by reviewing RFP documentation and completing site visits during the due diligence phase of projects.
• Draft a summary brief of effort and costs associated with each space for the Creative Store Design team to outline the potential financial impacts of certain scopes of work.
• Provide a benchmarked cost-per-square-foot placeholder capex estimate to Finance for initial high-line P&L to complete initial opportunity analysis
• Work with contractors to understand regional construction market conditions and understand any potential local code requirement that will impact cost outcomes
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for concept designs to ensure adequate budget is allocated to deliver the full scope of the concept renders, while not trying up excessive capital with an overly conservative figure.
• Provides list of cost saving opportunities both in the form of value engineered finishes/design details, and scope omission to guide the pre-bid design process to track to the target cost outcome
• Tracks any changes to the designs and associated cost impacts throughout the post-award design review and approval process.
• Produces pre-construction cost journey summary to be issued to PM at commencement of procurement process
• Maintains detailed record of all estimate and final commercial positions the ensure accurate history of accuracy of initial estimates and drive perpetual improvement

What You Need

• Basic knowledge of the construction procurement process (1-5 years’ construction experience)
• Understanding of construction industry terms, means, and methods associated with tenant improvement work within multi-retail unit properties
• Experience with cost estimating for construction projects with a general contractor is a plus
• Willingness to embrace a culture of perpetual improvement
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time to remote sites throughout North America with little notice
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel.)
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing May be required depending upon location
• Additional Security clearance may be required depending upon location

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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