Looking for Sr. Estimator to be responsible for the preparation of full estimates on Ground-up retail projects.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Chief Estimator doing larger bids now and needs someone to take over these $10M - $30M bids
- Manages the bidding process and develops the full scope of work from the bid documents for GC projects.
- Attends walkthroughs with Clients and Subcontractors to determine field conditions.
- Discusses scope of work with Subcontractors.
- Analyzes Subcontractor proposals and qualifies their scope of work.
- Negotiates final contract price with Subcontractors as required.
- Holds buyout meetings with Construction to discuss bid upon award of jobs.
- Prepares RFI's for any contradictions in the bid documents.
Qualification Required:
- 10+ years' estimating experience with a general contractor (retail construction preferred) or developer and understand all trades.
- Familiarity with open store renovations, new fit-out projects and site work.
- Capable of bidding multiple projects at a time and working with tight deadlines. Excellent time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to learn or utilize onscreen takeoff and quick-bid and be competent in all Microsoft applications specifically Excel.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Must demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: analytical; problem solving; planning; dependability.
Ideal candidate who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people
- Detail-oriented -- focuses on the details of work as well as the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Type: Full-time Permanent