Senior Estimator

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

LS Black Constructors | Corporate Headquarters | Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Estimator prepares full estimates on projects with oversight from the Director of Preconstruction/Estimating as needed. This role manages duties associated with estimating database maintenance and technology improvements within the department, provides complete conceptual and final estimates on all delivery methods including design/build, bid, and construction management, and interacts with clients, owners, architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating

• Act as lead estimator on projects and ensure that applicable project deadlines are met.
• Create detailed and conceptual estimates for all delivery methods.
• Read and interpret project specifications and plans.
• Identify criteria and information to be included in bid packages and scopes of work.
• Lead and perform a complete and accurate quantity takeoff process.
• Generate RFIs.
• Subcontractor/supplier bid solicitation and coordination.
• Lead subcontractor and supplier qualification and price analysis process.
• Participate in presentations to management and clients.
• Development of value analysis log.
• Lead and participate in the subcontractor buyout process.
• Support duties for the company estimating database, invitation to bid software, subcontractor/supplier database, and historical data capture.
• Mentor and coach Jr. level estimating and preconstruction staff.
• Keep abreast of new subcontractors and material suppliers in our marketplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

LS Black Self-Perform Estimating Activities

• Develop self-perform estimates for the following scopes of work with approval from Sr. level preconstruction and Field Operations team members:
  • Concrete
  • Selective Demo
  • Rough Carpentry
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Doors and Hardware
  • Specialties
• Assist with updating self-perform component costs in the estimating database.
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and associated costs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 or more years of experience participating in preconstruction of commercial and industrial construction projects preferred.
• Four-year degree in Business, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• Professional designation preferred (e.g., CPE, LEED AP, DBIA, CPC, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience driving productive relationships with project partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Knowledge of construction methods, codes, and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with construction estimating software and project management tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to travel overnight per the needs of the business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance at a level acceptable to the company, including the ability to work holidays, evenings, or weekends as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Sitting, standing, bending, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• This position requires the ability to maneuver around construction sites where temperatures and noise levels can fluctuate, and the ability to see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LS Black Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Featured Benefits

Available to full-time employees

✓Paid Time Off (PTO)

✓Company Paid Holidays

✓401(k) with Company Matching

✓Medical

✓Dental (Company paid for Employee)

✓Vision

✓Health Savings Account (HSA)

✓Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

✓Dependent Care Account (DCA)

✓Basic Life Insurance (Company Paid)

✓Short-term Disability (Company Paid)

✓Long-term Disability

✓Accident

✓Critical Illness

✓Hospital Indemnity

✓Voluntary Life / AD&D

✓Pet Insurance

LS Black Constructors | Saint Paul, MN | View email address on jobs.institutedata.com