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Job Title: Development Estimator

Position Summary

The Development Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate conceptual, schematic, and detailed cost estimates for commercial real estate development projects. This role supports the development team by providing cost analysis during underwriting, design, and pre-construction phases to ensure project feasibility, budget alignment, and informed decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong construction knowledge with a development-oriented mindset and the ability to estimate with limited design information.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimating & Budgeting

• Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed construction cost estimates for ground-up and redevelopment projects

• Develop and maintain project budgets from feasibility through construction documentation

• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing based on drawings, specifications, and conceptual narratives

• Evaluate alternative design and construction approaches to optimize costs

Pre-Development & Feasibility Support

• Support development underwriting by providing early-stage cost models and assumptions

• Assist with pro forma development, cost benchmarking, and sensitivity analysis

• Identify cost risks, escalation factors, and contingencies

Design & Consultant Coordination

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and development project managers during design phases

• Review consultant drawings and specifications for cost impacts and constructability

• Track design changes and update estimates accordingly

Vendor & Market Analysis

• Solicit and analyze subcontractor, vendor, and contractor pricing as required

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of material, labor, and market cost trends

• Develop and maintain cost databases and benchmarking tools

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare clear cost reports, summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders

• Assist with value engineering exercises and cost reconciliation

• Support pre-construction handoff to construction and project management teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in estimating, pre-construction, or development cost analysis

• Experience with commercial real estate projects (office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use)

• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and pricing

• Ability to estimate with incomplete or conceptual design information

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift)

• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with development budgets and pro formas

• Experience working with project management platforms (e.g., Procore) a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a developer, GC, or design-build firm

• Knowledge of value engineering and life-cycle cost analysis

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Work Environment

• Office-based with collaboration across development and construction teams

• Occasional site visits and consultant meetings

Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000

Workday Peakon Implementation Specialist

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Contract Length: 120 days

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $90–$110/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week, no overtime)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with go‑live activities and post‑implementation stabilization for Workday Peakon Employee Voice
• Set up and refine surveys, dashboards, audience visibility, segmentation, and reporting frameworks
• Validate data integrity, user access, and visibility across both Workday and Peakon environments
• Proactively identify configuration issues, risks, or gaps and provide clear, actionable recommendations
• Establish strong partnerships with HR, HRIS, people leaders, and external implementation partners
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on effective Peakon use, insight interpretation, and best practices
• Translate People‑team and business requirements into practical system configurations and solutions
• Perform effectively in a live production environment where testing capabilities are limited or unavailable
• Review workflows, ask targeted diagnostic questions, and recommend continuous improvements
• Collaborate closely with internal HRIS teams and third‑party Workday partners.
• Support managers in understanding engagement insights and turning data into meaningful action

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of HRIS experience, including Workday
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience implementing or supporting employee engagement or survey platforms
• Ability to work independently and ramp up quickly
• Strong, hands‑on experience with Workday
• Direct experience with Workday Peakon and a proven ability to manage stakeholders and build relationships
• Demonstrated implementation experience, including success operating without a formal testing environment
• Strong communication skills with a consultative and advisory approach
• Ability to work onsite in Houston three days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting post‑launch stabilization or hyper care phases
• Experience supporting ERP or large‑scale system implementations
• Background partnering closely with HR and People teams

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