Senior Estimator

• Prepare a variety of estimates/bids, including GMP and lump-sum.
• Perform estimating duties including quantity take-offs, database input, coordination of bid documents for distribution to Subcontractors, research of product data and suppliers.
• Can develop complex conceptual estimates.
• Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project.
• Manage and lead Owners, the design team, and design-assist trade partners during preconstruction projects. This includes creating and managing preconstruction schedules and preliminary construction schedules, managing the Target Value Design process, providing a variety of estimate updates throughout design development, performing constructability reviews, and finalizing the project budget.
• Effectively facilitate collaboration among team members and communicate with all stakeholders.
• Review and manage Request for Proposals (RFP’s) from Owner’s and prepare and distribute RFP’s to bidders.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare subcontractor bid lists and coordinate subcontract solicitations.
• Organize subcontractor job walks.
• Ensure that bidders have a complete set of bid documents, including alternates, and that their bid is filled in a timely manner as well as meet and maintain bidding and work schedules.
• Interface with a wide variety of professionals including architects, owner representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Ensure proper handoff of final estimate to Operations team. This includes reviewing the estimate, allowances, contingencies, proposed subcontractors, inclusions, and exclusions with the Operations team.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations
• Help to develop skills of Assistant Estimators and Estimators.
• Periodically participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Determine labor and construction equipment costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in estimating.
• Excellent knowledge of design development, estimating, construction drawings, costs and principles.
• Excellent knowledge/experience with various types of construction, including core & shell and tenant improvement projects.
• Can estimate structural concrete, structural & miscellaneous steel and rough carpentry.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to use MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as estimating software.
• Being able to develop project schedules is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
• Highly analytical, versatile, extremely organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.