Senior Estimator

Senior Conceptual Estimator

Supporting the Estimating and Engineering Department in constructability reviews, cost estimating and scheduling. Efforts will require interacting with proposal teams on cost estimating for major design and construction projects in various industries including commercial, industrial, life sciences, medical and mission critical. Project scope definition completeness will vary with some project minimally defined requiring strong conceptualization skills and the ability to fill in sufficient detail to provide a complete estimate and schedule. This position requires travel to project site locations which are regulated by security protocols. To be allowed entry to the jobsites to these facilities, the Owner must authorize employee access. To authorize access, the owner will check clear background screening and ensure possession of a valid drivers license. This person will report to the Chief Estimator or Department Estimator.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Senior Conceptual Estimator is responsible for the following:

• Lead estimating department proposal team to support the overall proposal effort on major projects in all programs and for all companies.
• Assist the Project Management and Design teams during all stages of design and pre-construction to develop, establish, and/or validate project budgets and construction schedules.
• Work with Project Management and Design teams during buyout process
• Attend project Charrette and design progress reconciliation conferences with the Project Management team on projects over $5MM or as determined by the Chief or Department Estimator.
• Develop estimates, budgets, quantity surveys and proposals accurately and competitively.
• Cultivate subcontractor and supplier relationships including seeking new relationships, answering inquiries and reviewing scopes of work.
• Create project schedules for bids and assist in pre-construction, offering assistance for technical plans, budget, risk assessments and other work as needed.
• Attend pre bid conferences, site visits, manage bid day process and proposal submission details.
• Build, maintain and improve relationships with facility managers and construction owners.
• Review and understand plans and specifications.
• Review estimate and proposed schedule with Project Managers and the Project Executive for final decision of an agreed upon schedule.
  
  

Skills, Abilities, Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related engineering field.
• Exhibits leadership skills while working as an Estimator
• A minimum of 5 years of conceptual estimating experience for a General Contractor. 7-10 years of experience preferred. Similar for Design/Build experience. Design Build estimating experience with a General Contractor or Design Firm, 3 years minimum experience.
• Above average skills with digital take-off and estimating software.
• Complete, accurate and competitive proposal by always having a global understanding of the project prior to beginning the estimate.
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and scheduling software
• Exhibits high level ability to interpret plans and specifications.
• Maintain ethics in bidding and in disseminating post bid information.
• Understanding of direct and indirect costs to projects and exhibits a high level of understanding of project scopes and pricing.
• Scheduling preparation of proposals through proper capacity management, reducing last minute crisis management
• Familiar with construction scheduling
• Familiar with LEED requirements
• Aptitude for reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Willing to travel for site visits and bid deliveries as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively externally and internally.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a professional attitude towards colleagues.
• Proficient in prioritization skills
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated and highly enthusiastic.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to a changing business environment.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Ability to communicate in person, by phone and electronically.
• Ability to work on the computer for extended hours.
• This position is approximately 90% sedentary.
• Ability to travel by air, car or train and remain standing for extended periods of time and navigate through construction sites.
• Light physical work: ability to lift, file, stoop up to 10 pounds.
• Could be subject to loud noises and changes in the environment temperature.