Senior Preconstruction Estimator

The Senior Preconstruction Estimator is a leader within the Preconstruction Team, primarily working to complete accurate estimates for each phase of the project’s design, including quantity take-off and pricing, alternate analysis, and cost management suggestions. They are also responsible for monitoring the project’s desired program, scope, and quality to ensure that our clients’ needs are met with regard to schedule and budget.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Lead preconstruction services and estimate preparation for assigned projects, including overall estimate completeness, accuracy and control of project budget
• Prepare Preconstruction / Estimate Action List: establish responsibilities and make assignments to team members, coordinate and supervise work, and establish schedule
• Establish overall bid packaging and bid alternates strategy for projects
• Coordinate issuance of early release packages to support project schedule
• Communicate drawing completion level expectations to design team for various design milestones
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability
• Provide Owner assistance with OFE/FF&E and coordinate with the Owner's consultants (surveying, geotech, testing, low voltage)
• Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships
• Issue bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors, ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package, follow-up, and establish participation
• Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and to coordinate work amongst trades

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred)
• Minimum of eight years preconstruction/estimating experience preferred
• Field Experience – Minimum of one year (more experience is preferred)
• Supervisory experience with preconstruction personnel
• Excellent communication skills

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking.

Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.