Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator is responsible for analyzing and estimating the cost and time requirements of construction projects outlined in the bid documents.

Essential Functions

• Reviews pricing documents and prepares a plan to submit within the allotted time
• Prepare trade scopes of work and take-off material quantities
• Prepares budgetary estimates
• Attends preconstruction and prebid meetings as required
• Visits the site during the budgeting/estimating duration
• Solicite pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors
• Reviews estimates with Executive Vice President
• Reviews estimates with clients
• Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders
• Maintains cost data information for future estimating
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Works with the Project Management team to resolve scope issues and to prepare large change orders

Requirements

• Knowledge of Building Construction
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Processing Systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct Estimating Software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments with minimal direction, set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities, and perform under deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Minimum of 10 years of construction estimating desired