Senior Estimator

Responsible for reviewing project plans and specifications, developing a preconstruction design schedule that can be profitably implemented, and working to assist owners and architects in the development of project plans and specifications.

Location Richmond, VA Office Greater Virginia Job ID 1117


Responsibilities

• Perform commercial and multi-family construction take-offs.
• Thorough understanding and interpretation of plans and specifications and the ability to recognize opportunities for value analysis.
• Ability to conceptualize and create construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Ability to estimate and control design of design build projects.
• Review scope and finalize construction budget for transition to Project Manager and site team.
• Ability to create and track a preconstruction design schedule to utilize through the preconstruction process.
• Analyze and coordinate plans and specifications.
• Apply unit costs to develop conceptual estimates.
• Perform site analysis, cut-to-fill studies, and geotechnical analysis.
• Actively seek out new work through all possible sources.
• Solicit subcontractors for projects and maintain strong subcontractor relationships.
• Seek out and maintain local subcontractor network.
• Engage and work with Project Managers on all projects.
• Work with Owner and Architect teams to develop and finalize contract documents.
• Oversee assigned estimators’ work, and provide coaching and mentoring to enhance personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related discipline.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in estimating.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel (specifically for budgeting, data entry, and general use of formulas and formatting cells); Bluebeam (or other PDF reading and editing software); Microsoft Office (ie., Outlook, Word, etc.); Microsoft Teams; Procore (or similar construction management/bid management/contact database software).
• Experienced with Phoenix Project Management (for scheduling); Insite (or other cut-fill software for earthwork takeoffs); OnScreen Takeoff (or similar estimating software).
• Knowledgeable with CSI formats and ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Knowledgeable in construction industry, scheduling, contract law, contract types, and contract negotiations.
• Knowledgeable with regional marketplace, pricing, and subcontractor community.
• General understanding of financing programs (ie., HUD, CDA, DHCD, etc.) and their impact on Contract Types and their potential impact overall to the project.
• Field experience (preferred, not required).
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, cope with many issues, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiating and supervisory skills.
• Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and function professionally with all parties.

Benefits & Compensation

Harkins offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, short & long-term disability, HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and mileage and expense reimbursement. For this role, the base salary range is $90,000-$120,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Disability
• HSA/FSA
• 401k Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Program
• Performance Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Training Programs & Seminars
• Wellness Programs
• Health Fair
• Workers’ Compensation
• Membership with Associated Builders & Contractors Association and other Professional Organizations
• Product Discounts with GE and other vendors
• Employee Award and Recognition Programs
• Discounts on Financial Planning
• Tower Federal Credit Union Membership