Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator Pay Rate:

• Pay: $125,000 - $150,000/year

Senior Estimator Job Summary:
The Senior Estimator provides leadership for the bid review and estimating process on heavy civil road construction projects, from identifying potential bid opportunities through project hand-off to the project management team.

Senior Estimator Job Duties:

• Seeks potential projects to bid on; updates and maintains bid logs
• Determines the scope of work and accurate quantities, including cost, prior to bid review
• Develops a complete understanding of all project requirements
• Reviews bid quantities, scope of work, specifications, plans, and bid documents
• Reviews estimates and job scope to prepare proper paperwork for project commencement
• Conducts site visits, gathers relevant information, and attends pre-bid meetings
• Solicits material suppliers and subcontractors for quotes/proposals
• Reviews quotes/proposals to determine accuracy and scope gaps
• Executes bid book, including all supporting bid documents, including bid bond
• Prepares estimates - inputting labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Performs detailed take-offs of plans utilizing estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Stack, Earthworks, etc.)
• Maintains open communication with engineers, Superintendents, and Project Managers
• Reviews and acknowledges Addendum/CM Clarifications
• Communicates with management on any issues that may arise during scoping and estimating projects
• Follows up on submitted proposals/bids and tries to determine competitiveness
• Imports bid budget into software
• Compiles a list of material suppliers and subcontractors to be utilized on the project
• Conducts project hand-off meetings to Project Managers, including project plans, SOV specifications, supporting documents, and assumptions made during the estimating process
• Supports project management, including clarifications, change orders, and quantity calculations as needed
• Provides reports and feedback to management as needed
• Develops a strategy with management for different business verticals
• Reviews accuracy of bid production rates and appropriate mark-ups
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers

Senior Estimator Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work as a team player with a diverse group of people
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
• Ability to read and understand project specifications, plans, and blueprints
• Knowledge of construction, including materials and methods needed to complete projects successfully
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use a smart device
• Prior experience with estimating is required, preferably with a city or other civic municipality
• Knowledge of HeavyBid Estimating Software is a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar field with 10+ years of estimating and/or project management experience on civil construction projects

Key Personnel Benefits:
While on Key Personnel's payroll, you can access Key's benefits package, including health, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, and more!

Key Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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