Senior Estimator - Millwork Company

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The Senior Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for multiple large scale woodworking projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs project Take-Offs and reviews drawings and other project information to determine scope, material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Requests vendor and subcontractor quotes, interpret and process RFI’s, and generate quotes lists by project item and save to project folder.
• Consults with clients, vendors, and designers to request additional information and clarification on project requirements, scope, and value engineering potential.
• Setup projects in operations system, ensuring proper creation of work orders, labor and material budgets, and schedule.
• Organizes project folders in projects directory using all information obtained during estimating and handoff. 
• Prepares & submits proposal, scope of work, bid form & all other required bid documentation including price breakouts & value engineering.
• Prepares Post bid scope review documents such as color OST booklet.
• Attend scope review meeting with customer.
• Follows up on submitted bids.
• Prepares awarded projects for handoff presentation to project team.
• Develop & maintain relationships with vendors & customers.
• Participate in project team meetings.
• Supports Project Managers by identifying & quantifying changes in scope and costs, calculating and preparing change orders, vendor quotes, and budget updates, and other tasks as needed.
• Identifies project general condition costs such as travel, field costs, overtime, and others to ensure complete project costs are identified prior to bid submission.
• Identifies project insurance, permit, license, and tax requirements and coordinate with Accounting and Contracts team in order to quantify those costs in the estimate.
• Interfaces with other departments such as Project Management, Engineering, Production, and Installation to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any variances.
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future variances between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Mentors and trains newer Estimators in estimating software, procedures, and methodologies.
• May perform the responsibilities of Estimator and other duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving.
• Lead - Ability to effectively lead in a team environment, including ability to give directives, maintain professional demeanor, and demonstrate respect for all employees; Ability to use your knowledge and skills to help and train other employees.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, maintain focus, and follow through in completing work tasks.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Education And/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in architectural millwork estimating or related construction environment.
• Extensive experience reading and interpreting blueprints, architectural drawings, and specifications.

Technical Skills: 

• Estimating software – i.e. INNERGY is preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet research.
• Strong mathematical skills, including cost analysis, markups, rates, and percentages.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, or other project management and takeoff software is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Primarily office-based role with occasional site visits as required.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds (plans, samples, etc.).