Senior Estimator

Estimators are critical to the success of Veritas Steel. Their technical and business-development skills are essential to winning work by accurately bidding a variety of potential steel bridge fabrication projects. Veritas relies on its Senior Estimator to take the guesswork out of our largest and most complex bids. The Senior Estimator is responsible for taking client-requested scopes and is accountable for accurately preparing material and labor take-offs, assisting purchasing with the solicitation of buyouts, providing logistical information as it pertains to our scope of work, applying estimated labor hours, and delivering timely and accurate estimates and bid proposals.

The Senior Estimator helps ensure that project goals are met and that the budget is adhered to. This is a senior individual-contributor role. The Senior Estimator owns the most complex and highest-value bids and mentors junior estimators in estimating best practices. The position is positioned to grow into greater leadership responsibility within the estimating function over time. Core objectives include functional understanding and interpretation of RFP documents, application of historical rate and production data, and development of junior estimating staff through mentoring and improved work processes.

The Senior Estimator should be analytical, persistent, and adept at multi-tasking.

Job Description

Estimators are critical to the success of Veritas Steel. Their technical and business-development skills are essential to winning work by accurately bidding a variety of potential steel bridge fabrication projects. Veritas relies on its Senior Estimator to take the guesswork out of our largest and most complex bids. The Senior Estimator is responsible for taking client-requested scopes and is accountable for accurately preparing material and labor take-offs, assisting purchasing with the solicitation of buyouts, providing logistical information as it pertains to our scope of work, applying estimated labor hours, and delivering timely and accurate estimates and bid proposals.

The Senior Estimator helps ensure that project goals are met and that the budget is adhered to. This is a senior individual-contributor role. The Senior Estimator owns the most complex and highest-value bids and mentors junior estimators in estimating best practices. The position is positioned to grow into greater leadership responsibility within the estimating function over time. Core objectives include functional understanding and interpretation of RFP documents, application of historical rate and production data, and development of junior estimating staff through mentoring and improved work processes.

The Senior Estimator should be analytical, persistent, and adept at multi-tasking.

• Responsible for the accuracy of all components of assigned estimates, including correct labor hours assigned to the proper tasks, accurate labor rates, internal cost allocations, assumptions, material, transportation, and all buyout services such as detailing and other services not performed by Veritas Steel.
• Take ownership of the largest and most complex bids, knowing each estimate inside and out.
• Estimate the cost of all self-performed work, all outside goods and services, and all other project indirect costs.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of all drawings, standard specifications, project specifications, and bid documents, ensuring all required information is reviewed.
• Read the specifications and develop notes for unique or extraordinary items.
• Conduct a detailed formal review of all subcontract and permanent material pricing.
• Prepare special studies or reports required by the unusual nature of certain bid items or conditions.
• Take the lead in pricing the lowest cost across all disciplines.
• Actively prepare timely and thorough estimates for all change orders. Technical Leadership & Mentoring
• Mentor and develop junior estimators in the preparation of estimates.
• Provide technical direction on complex estimating problems encountered during bid preparation.
• Review quantities and cost estimates prepared by junior estimators for completeness and adherence to procedures; aid in resolving differences in bid items.
• Provide critical and strategic input on estimate options to give Veritas the best chance at a successful proposal.

Demonstrate the desire to win the project and an understanding of the strategy required to be the low…