Senior Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team. This position will be primarily responsible for understanding the customer needs, building relationships, and generating new subcontractor interest. The candidate will prepare, provide, and discuss project estimates, following through on all estimating needs. A command of the Construction Management process, along with occasional “hard bid” pursuits, is required. The right candidate will leverage knowledge of construction projects to effectively provide estimates and prepare thorough scopes of work. The Senior Estimator’s primary responsibility is to plan, manage/coordinate, and estimate projects, with support as needed by other estimating team members. Essential Functions Interprets specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates. Investigates site conditions before bidding, identifying waste area, borrow area, and dumpsites. Swiftly identifies risks and strategies to mitigate. Develops self-performed scopes (labor and material) and reviews with General Superintendent when required. Reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability. Uses historical unit price and productivity data. Incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports into unit and man‑hour figures. Determines and understands critical-path schedule and work sequence. Investigates value engineering options. Prepares estimates by calculating complete take‑off of scope of work; prices individual work items. Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; acts as liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process. Maintains files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current accurate price information from suppliers. Reviews all pricing with the Director of Estimating and the pre-construction team. Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned trades. Establishes budgets. Participates in presentations to clients (if required). Visits project sites to observe construction methods. Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back‑up estimate figures. Maintains skills for software tools and technology utilized. Participates in project hand‑off meetings; attends meetings with supplies and subs as needed. Communicates and reinforces the company vision, values, and goals. Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction. Expected Outcomes Assigned estimates are completed on time and in a professional and competitive manner. Estimates are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods. Completed projects, utilizing assigned estimates, are profitable. Positive company image is built with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors. Good working relationships with subcontractors, maintaining ethical standards. Essential Skills and Experience 4‑year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience. Minimum 10+ years of estimating and cost control management experience. CPM conceptual scheduling skills. Experience estimating projects ranging from $100,000 to $75+ million. Experience with estimating software: Timberline, On-Screen Takeoff, Building Connected, etc. Extensive knowledge of corporate construction procedures, estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and QA/QC. Advanced math and computer skills. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr DEW Construction Corp.