Senior Estimator

Essential Functions

• Leads Estimating Team with timely roll-out and execution of the entire estimate deliverable process.
• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work.
• Develop full‑scope estimates based on Bid‑Build, Design‑Build or CM/GC construction documents.
• Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management.
• Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction with regards to means and methods, schedule and strategy.
• Provide detailed quantity take‑off of specific trades when required.
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Attends project site pre‑bid meetings, site tours, and post‑bid interviews as required.
• Performs technical/plan review when required.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, with 10+ years of pre‑construction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects.
• Knowledgeable of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask.
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following software:
  Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, Takeoff Software.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software such as spreadsheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and Microsoft products.