Senior Estimator

• Read and interpret project specifications and plans to prepare detailed, comprehensive and accurate quantity surveys
• Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters
• Prepare project estimates including self-performed work, subcontracted work and general requirements
• Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines
• Maintain current information on products, vendors, and subcontractors
• Preparation of detailed quantity surveys
• Subcontractor/supplier bid solicitation and coordination
• Provide input to the project team for the project schedule

• Read and interpret project specifications and plans to prepare detailed, comprehensive and accurate quantity surveys
• Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters
• Prepare project estimates including self-performed work, subcontracted work and general requirements
• Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines
• Maintain current information on products, vendors, and subcontractors
• Preparation of detailed quantity surveys
• Subcontractor/supplier bid solicitation and coordination
• Provide input to the project team for the project schedule

• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• 10+ years of construction and estimating experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience with On-Screen takeoff
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Previous oversight of Estimator I and/or Estimator II work

• 10+ years of experience participating in estimating of commercial and industrial construction projects
• Professional designation (e.g. CPE, LEED AP, DBIA, CPC, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in driving productive relationships with project partners, subcontractors and vendors

Office:
Role is housed at Corporate or Regional office. Requires visiting prospective contract sites on regular basis.

Travel:
Periodic overnight travel required.

• Oversight of Take-off process
  
  Existing conditions/temp provisions
  
  Substructure (single sided forms, deep foundations, etc.)Structure (structural concrete, system connections, etc.)Masonry (evaluation of labor risk)
  Improves take-off means and methods
  
  Mentors and coach Estimator I and Estimator II positions
• Bid Card Development Management of bid cards and scopes (gaps and overlaps)
  Improves bid card means and methods
  
  Mentors and coaches Estimator I and Estimator II positions
• Estimating Tools Selection of estimate template
  
  Modify estimate template for project requirements
  
  Understanding of value analysis log & generate items
  
  Developing estimates with ICA Evaluate and seek new tools
  
  Develop & maintain conceptual pricing guide
  
  Develop & maintain productivity guide
• Communication Excellent subcontractor communication (knowing what questions to ask)
  Attend Design Team meetings & owner meetings
  
  Constructability knowledge
  
  Generate RFI’sSchedule evaluation
  
  Jobsite visits: production rates, constructability, schedule, time studies, etc.
  
  Marketing – interviews, misc. communications
  
  Developing training and mentoring programs PACE process
  
  Conducting visits for Estimator I/Estimator II
• Pricing Cost history evaluation
  
  General understanding of unit prices
  
  Self-perform pricing
  
  General conditions, weather, hoisting, etc.
  
  Estimate development CD/DD estimates SD/DD estimates
  
  Conceptual estimates
  
  Reviewing and approving estimates
  
  Building/Room type unit pricing
  
  Component pricingMEP pricing
  
  Macro level value analysis
  
  Crew production rates
• Estimate Development Completion of…