Senior Estimator

Employment Type:?? Full-Time FSLA:?Salary/Exempt Division:?Estimating Department:? Estimating Reports to: Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $185,000 - $240,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

• 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.?

• 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.

• 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.