Sr Estimator

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading and preparing estimates and proposals for multi-discipline power, industrial and infrastructure projects.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities **

• Direct Senior Estimators and Estimators on estimate-specific assignments and work
• Coordinate with TCG partners and other internal departments
• Create and set-up estimates in HeavyBid
• Prepare (or oversee) CPM schedules in P6
• Prepare indirect cost estimates in HeavyBid
• Lead the bid closeout process and participate in post-bid and post-job reviews
• Manage overall sub/supplier solicitation process
• Understanding of bidding strategy and overall work plans
• Read and comprehend all contract documents including specifications, project scopes, drawings and standards to prepare accurate project cost estimates
• Perform responsibilities of estimator, when needed
  • Accurately take off material quantities from drawings to develop material and labor pricing
  • Assemble scoped RFP’s for vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing. Analyze, compare and select best value vendor and subcontractor proposals for inclusion in cost estimates
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and site walk-downs to understand project scope, conditions, physical restrictions, etc.
  • Escort subcontractors on site visits, walking them through the scope of work to obtain the most accurate pricing
  • Understand and appropriately estimate the costs associated with safety and other project location-specific work rules
  • Participate in bid review and scope review meetings and be able to explain a projects scope and estimated project costs as well as assumptions and means/methods to upper management for approval
  • Utilize historical cost data to develop cost estimates
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and helping other estimators as needed

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Effective listening skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to analyze data

**Education/Experience **

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline, Construction Management, PMP or similar certification is preferred,
• 10-15 years of Construction Experience

Physical Demands

• Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Required Skills

Sterling Industrial LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

Required Experience