Senior Estimator (56161)

Job Purpose:
- Delivering accurate budgets, proposals, or guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for large projects. Successfully transitioning the project from estimation to the operations team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of comprehensive cost estimates, bids, and proposals for complex construction projects.
- Analyze blueprints to ensure accurate estimation and project understanding.
- Manage subcontractor bidding processes to secure competitive and reliable bids.
- Assess risks associated with projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure profitability through accurate, detailed calculations of labor, material, and equipment costs.
- Prepare and finalize detailed quantity take-offs and unit cost calculations.
- Analyze bid documents for risks and opportunities, and develop strategic plans for project bids.
- Mentor junior estimators, providing guidance and training to enhance their skills and performance.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless transition from estimation to operations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction means and methods, building codes, and material pricing.
- Exhibit strong leadership, analytical skills, and effective communication to facilitate successful project outcomes.

Benefits Offered:

- Medical

- Dental

- Vision

- Life Insurance

- 401K Retirement Plan

Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience:
- 7-10+ years of experience in preconstruction/estimating, with a proven record of managing high-value bids.
- Experience in leading the preparation of conceptual, design, and hard bid estimates.
- Proficiency in performing, reviewing, and finalizing detailed quantity take-offs and unit cost calculations.
- Experience in analyzing bid documents for risks and opportunities, and developing strategic plans for project bids.
- Experience in mentoring junior estimators.

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Deep understanding of construction means and methods, building codes, and material pricing.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage subcontractor bidding and assess risks.
- Proficient in delivering accurate budgets, proposals, or guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for large projects.
- Capability to successfully transition projects from estimation to the operations team.