Lead Estimator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Lead Estimator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Perform conceptual cost estimates early in project engagement;
- Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors;
- Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development;
- Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials;
- Participate in client or 3rd party reconciliations;
- Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants;
- Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction;
- Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims;
- Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets;
- Build and maintain exceptional client relationships;
- Identify and input new or revised data into estimating database;
- Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings, and specifications;
- Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives;
- Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design;
- Manage drawing distribution to prospective supplier/subcontractors to obtain bids.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or similar studies or high school equivalent combined with field experience;
- A minimum of 5 years of electrical estimating experience on commercial and industrial projects, $5 million and larger;
- Experience with Accubid, Livecount, and Bluebeam;
- Extensive experience with excel, word, outlook;
- Experience with project engineering or project management on a variety of projects including tenant improvement and core/shell construction;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, SAGE, AutoDesk, and or other design software;
- Detail oriented;
- Ability to strategize, problem solve and plan;
- Working knowledge in use of Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling software;
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related;
- Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff software and MS Office applications;
- Preferred Qualifications;
- 10+ years related experience in architectural/heavy civil/structural/utility elements for urban infrastructure and transportation projects;
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.