Estimator Senior/Construction

Overview
The Senior Estimator analyzes industrial construction drawings, specifications, client request for proposals, and other documentation to prepare labor, material, and equipment estimates for construction projects by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities
The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

Review and understand the bid documents published by the client

Perform quantity take-off and price take-off

Complete manhour per detailed construction unit labor estimate to determine estimated labor

Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists

Prepare project CPM bid schedule with man loaded resources

Coordinate disciplines scope determinations; solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals

Understand specific uses of construction equipment and determine the equipment needed to complete the presented scope per the drawings and documents

Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates

Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness

Verify completeness of estimate and conduct review of peer estimates

Promote interaction with estimating team by brainstorming constructability of project, maximizing creativity, analyzing production rates, and maximizing indirect costs to reduce duration

Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs.

Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data

Qualifications

Must have 10 plus years’ experience with estimating industrial construction packages

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a construction-related field or experience in the industrial construction industry and have an understanding of the craft work being performed

Must be proficient with Excel and other Microsoft computer programs

Must be proficient developing estimate schedule in Primavera or similar program

Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision

Reading, writing and hearing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy

Must have knowledge of safety rules and regulations and learn client and company policy

Working conditions

Office Environment

Professional Setting

Physical

Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds

Regularly required to talk or hear

Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms

Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms

Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel

Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work

Mental

Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/supervision

Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy

Ability to use math/complete calculations

Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions

Decision making skills necessary

Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details

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