Senior Estimator

Responsibilities Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements. Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate conceptual cost models, budgets, and guaranteed maximum pricing based on historic cost data and/or subcontractor input. Review plans, specs, and pricing; secure pricing from material suppliers; define take‑offs for all scopes of work and complete pricing. Define and assemble accurate General Conditions/General Requirements costs; gather and monitor actual cost versus estimated cost, maintaining project cost history. Organize historical project costs and utilize costs to produce conceptual estimates; establish work scopes for contractors and suppliers. Prepare documents for bid day, owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, and backup documentation. Provide consultative guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing; analyze owner proforma process and contract documents. Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input to provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options and recommendations. Ensure budgets and bids are created using company templates, parameters and protocols; make recommendations to the buyout and subcontractor selection. Build and manage subcontractor relationships; facilitate bids and presentations; define major or priority subcontractors; monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors. Partner to develop appropriate subcontractor scopes of work and pricing; review subcontractor proposals and coordinate scope of work. Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants and cultivate AP’s relationship with the client. Discuss and establish bid/budget estimate pricing strategies, concerns, and advantages with project teams; correspond with architects and engineers. Suggest and participate in procedure and policy changes and QC/QA plan; lead bid project closings; network within the market to learn client business models and establish credibility. Coach and mentor fellow AP team members. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field. 6–8 years of pre‑construction and estimating experience with projects >$30million. Additional certifications such as DBIA or LEED AP are preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of construction field, building systems, subcontractor specialties, regulatory compliance and technology. Strong office computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, On Center and Timberline; MC2 experience preferred. Ability to travel to client and project sites as required. Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards. Highly developed skills in listening, influence management, and consensus development, paired with outstanding presentation and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build successful lasting relationships. Strong analytical and logical skills with ability to maintain high precision on detailed work. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; high energy and a sense of urgency. Estimated Pay: $95,000.00 – $161,000.00 Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with matching Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Tuition Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr