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Senior Estimator

Herrero Builders

Description

  • Prepare a variety of estimates/bids, including GMP and lump-sum.
  • Perform estimating duties including quantity take-offs, database input, coordination of bid documents for distribution to Subcontractors, research of product data and suppliers.
  • Can develop complex conceptual estimates.
  • Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project.
  • Manage and lead Owners, the design team, and design-assist trade partners during preconstruction projects. This includes creating and managing preconstruction schedules and preliminary construction schedules, managing the Target Value Design process, providing a variety of estimate updates throughout design development, performing constructability reviews, and finalizing the project budget.
  • Effectively facilitate collaboration among team members and communicate with all stakeholders.
  • Review and manage Request for Proposals (RFP's) from Owner's and prepare and distribute RFP's to bidders.
  • Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
  • Prepare subcontractor bid lists and coordinate subcontract solicitations.
  • Organize subcontractor job walks.
  • Ensure that bidders have a complete set of bid documents, including alternates, and that their bid is filled in a timely manner as well as meet and maintain bidding and work schedules.
  • Interface with a wide variety of professionals including architects, owner representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
  • Ensure proper handoff of final estimate to Operations team. This includes reviewing the estimate, allowances, contingencies, proposed subcontractors, inclusions, and exclusions with the Operations team.
  • Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
  • Help to develop skills of Assistant Estimators and Estimators.
  • Periodically participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
  • Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
  • Determine labor and construction equipment costs.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in estimating.
  • Excellent knowledge of design development, estimating, construction drawings, costs and principles.
  • Excellent knowledge/experience with various types of construction, including core & shell and tenant improvement projects.
  • Can estimate structural concrete, structural & miscellaneous steel and rough carpentry.
  • Strong computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as estimating software.
  • Being able to develop project schedules is a plus, but not a requirement.
  • Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
  • Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
  • Highly analytical, versatile, extremely organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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