We are looking for an experienced Construction Senior Estimator. The ideal candidate would be someone who has worked for a General Commercial Contractor to be considered as a candidate. Also, must have experience estimating individual ground-up projects valued at $10 million at a minimum for a general contractor.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Provide leadership and coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Provide client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
- Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on complex projects.
- Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
- Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
- Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required. Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.
- Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
- Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
- Assist in overall implementation of company objectives, including profitability, quality and schedule.
- Position has direct profit and loss responsibility.
- Perform additional assignments per Management's direction.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
- Have proven success in securing projects profitably.
- Business line financial accountability experience.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage and mentor individuals.
- Ability to coordinate with other team members and be accountable for project proposals, construction, and wrap-up.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, similar degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of estimating experience in construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.
- Experience working with project managers/superintendents.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.
- Excellent Office Suite skills, specifically Excel, Word, and MS Project.