Senior Estimator

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.

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