Sr. Estimator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check bid source files to ensure latest information available for proper cost estimates
• Review project bid documents, schedules and soils reports to determine proper cost estimates
• Study and understand blueprints, specifications and job site conditions to plan effective procedures for construction and cost estimates
• Perform required take-offs and mathematical calculations to enable proper cost estimates
• Determine type of materials, equipment, labor and subcontractors required for cost estimates
• Interface with trade partners and subcontractors regarding information and quotations for proper cost estimates
• Input and organize data in estimating software to prepare proper cost estimate
• Analyze/understand associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems, work breakouts etc.
• Identify potential risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions
• Assist in preparing/presenting potential VE solutions and other marketing strategies
• Prepare and submit final proposal with complete qualifications for proper cost estimate
• Prepare for and participate in presentation/qualification of scope and methodologies
• Track and record bid results history for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate role model behaviors on ethics and integrity, promoting People. Principle. Purpose
• Assist in training and development of co-workers to meet their Action Plan Goals
• Engage with management, team members, clients and trade partners to build trustworthy, long term, mutually profitable relationships
• Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned by management

• Education:
  
  College Degree
• Experience:
  
  5 years’ industry specific estimating or project management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and decision making/problem solving skills
• Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required
• Willingness to learn, grow and make a difference

• Communications:
  Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Hearing:
  Adequate to perform job duties in person
• Speaking:
  Must be able to effectively communicate with others, strong interpersonal skills
• Vision:
  Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties as indicated
• Physical:
  Requires frequent bending, reaching, and standing, walking, squatting and sitting regularly throughout the work shift
• Requires manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard