Senior Estimator

Role Description

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects in the Mission Critical market, including:

• Conceptual estimates
• Negotiated bids
• Budgets
• General conditions
• Systems studies and comparisons
• Value engineering
• Subcontractor relations
• Staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating

This job is remote-based but requires travel to project sites for team and owner meetings, as needed.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail required.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
• Motivated and driven.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.