Senior Estimator NJBU

Position Description

Supports the Lead Estimators and/or Preconstruction Manager in all estimating functions throughout the preconstruction phase, including estimating, value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, constructability reviews, and ensuring estimates are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.

Reports to: Preconstruction Manager or Regional Preconstruction Manager.

• Collaborate with Project Preconstruction Manager and Preconstruction Manager in estimating functions throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding.
• Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to preconstruction phase.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances and budget impacts.
• Manage distribution of current design documents for trade partner budgeting and bidding; ensure accuracy of document distribution.
• Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information necessary to complete estimate.
• Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents.
• Support Project Preconstruction Manager or Preconstruction Manager in set‑up of estimate, estimate documents, and logistics.
• Perform quantity take‑off, analysis, estimate, and studies for assigned trades and building systems.
• Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies.
• Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take‑off and visualization to support complete and accurate estimating.
• Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets for assigned trades; evaluate trade partner proposals and oversee other staff managing trades.
• Ensure complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflecting recent market conditions and trade partner input.
• Participate in estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client submission.
• Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process.
• Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid, or GMP documents required by and submitted to owner.
• Active participation in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners. Incorporate owner and design team feedback into documents for final submission.
• Take lead role or support role in lump sum bid process.
• Participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, coach and mentor staff, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, or Architecture, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other project‑related documents.
• Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative estimates.
• Conceptual ability — able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner requirements and project scope.
• Project management of competing demands; ability to meet established deadlines.
• Familiarity with operating procedures of other departments — Procurement, Operations.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with estimating software.
• Travel required.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $–$ USD annualized
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