Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

As a Senior Estimator, you will mentally build the project, pull the necessary components together and establish, in an accurate manner, the anticipated cost of a project. You will lead pursuits for competitive bid proposals and efforts to prepare preconstruction estimates including GMP's. Must have a thorough understanding of building construction types including, structural systems, building skin and exterior systems, various finishes, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Must have knowledge and understand construction management, architecture, or engineering. The Senior Estimator must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership qualities and organizational skills. This position is also expected to contribute to the training and development of the estimating team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to win Bid Pursuits as the Bid Captain and in the preparation of complete Preconstruction Estimates.
• Review of the documents to determine risks and advantages
• Review of contract terms with input from the Regional Leader, Project Executive and/or Contracts Manager as required
• Work with the Estimating Manager / VP of Preconstruction & Estimating to make team assignments on projects you are leading
• Lead pursuit meetings to ensure coverage from subcontractors, completeness of scope and adherence to the Win Strategy
• Prepare complete estimates including:
• Quantity Survey/Detailed Take-offs
• Develop Pricing
• Development of Scopes of Work
• Preparation of Bids and Proposals.
• Utilize the take-off tools including Assemble, Bluebeam, Planswift and others used by the department
• Quantities will be input into Sage Estimating for pricing
• Competitive Bids / GMP's will be input into BidDay
• Develop Detailed Estimates on completed project documents as well as Conceptual/Schematic/Design Development Estimates from incomplete design information.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Suppliers in our markets to ensure their participation in our pursuits and to develop competitive advantages when applicable.
• Develop Value Engineering concepts and pricing for our Bid Pursuits as well as our Preconstruction engagements.
• This role is considered a senior position on the Preconstruction & Estimating Team and the Sr. Estimator is expected to help train and develop the less experienced team members.
• The Sr. Estimator will serve as Bid Captain on some Bid Pursuits and Preconstruction engagements. General Rule would be that this estimator can Bid Captain projects up to $75M. They will also be expected to provide a supporting role as an Estimator on projects they are not leading.
• For projects that the Sr. Estimator served as the Bid Captain they will prepare the Project Hand-Off documents and lead the Hand-Off meeting, input the Historical Cost Data into our system, closeout the estimate and cleanup electronic filing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building. You will also attend kick-off meetings with Estimators, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Identify and document all attendees including subcontractors and competition
• Take notes and share with estimating team
• Take photos, including 360 photos, and publish to the file and estimating team
• Support the team with presentations to Owner's and Architect's.
• Provide purchasing, or support in the purchasing of, subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
• Develop estimate reports, books and other presentation materials and participate in presentations to owners and architects when needed.

Authority:

• Maintain or manage relationships with subcontractors
• Provide feedback to Estimating and Preconstruction Team
• When being a Bid Captain on a project, lead the bid team for a successful submission
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, strategies, and project outcomes
• Provide mentoring (if applicable) to estimators 1 and/or 2

Accountability:

• Meets deadlines
• Maintains strong relationships with subcontractors
• Collaborates with estimating and preconstruction for successful submission
• Follows the Wohlsen policies and procedures
• Continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Construction Technology, Architecture or similar field of study.
• 8-10 years of construction estimating experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software Systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Have a valid driver's license with the ability to travel to regional offices to support local estimating projects.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business plan goals.

Physical Requirements In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7+ hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.