Senior Estimator

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing detailed cost estimates for all phases of design, and in all trade disciplines, with a specialty in general contractor estimating.
• Preparing take-offs and budgets for labor/material/ equipment pricing, performing labor production analysis, and determining general conditions and indirect job cost expenses.
• Planning, preparing, executing, and presenting all cost models and milestone estimates throughout the various phases of design.
• Providing the design team with accurate cost information for Design-Build projects, ensuring that the project is on budget and on schedule.
• Providing value engineering and estimate reconciliations.
• Evaluating proposals/bid documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Evaluating contractual requirements, attending pre-bid meetings, and determining scope of work and potential conflicts.
• Assisting and leading the bid effort on behalf of the Owner, providing systems cost analysis, assisting with constructibility reviews, and providing input to the project schedule analysis.
• Supporting the Estimating Team in the procurement of work and budgeting of projects
• Coordinating the entire competitive bid process on projects as assigned.
• Working with the Project Managers in the procurement and buyout phases.
• Maintaining relationships with the local subcontractor community and negotiating with subcontractors/vendors on contracts and purchase agreements.

Job Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, mathematics, finance or accounting, or related degree field. Related field work and construction experience is acceptable to count toward years of experience.
• Conceptual estimating and a solid knowledge of various procurement methods including design-build, design bid-build, cost plus, CM at Risk, and Lease-Lease-back.
• Knowledge of sustainability and LEED principles.
• Experience in bid preparation and bid team management.
• Ability to produce cost estimates quickly and accurately.
• Other preferred skills include creative problem solving, strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Advanced proficiency with estimating software, including Microsoft Products, specifically Excel, On Screen Take-Off software, Blue Beam, Bid Software, and knowledge of BIM, Primavera, Assemble, and Autodesk