Senior Estimator

Overview

CMES, Inc. is a privately held civil construction company based in Georgia, founded in 1996. We are seeking to add an Estimator to support growth within the highway construction industry. The ideal candidate has experience estimating project costs, preparing bids, and supporting the preconstruction phase. They will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate and competitive bids and contribute to value engineering, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

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• Collect and review project plans, specifications, bid documents, and scope of work to determine required resources, materials, labor, and equipment.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and clarify questions.
• Inspect the construction site to understand project scope, site conditions, design issues, and to establish project strategy, sequencing, phasing, and site logistics.
• Conduct detailed takeoffs for grading, demolition, traffic control, and other items to quantify project components.
• Utilize estimating software, spreadsheets, and historical data to calculate project costs accurately.
• Review and adjust estimates based on addenda.
• Ask and answer project-related questions with the Owner and Subcontractors.
• Analyze cost factors including labor rates, material prices, equipment rental, and subcontractor quotes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
• Create and present bid summary reports.

• Prepare comprehensive and competitive bids with detailed cost breakdowns, clarifications, and assumptions.
• Select suitable suppliers and subcontractors, coordinating to obtain competitive pricing and quotes.
• Review bid documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Submit bids within deadlines and follow up with clients or owners as necessary.
• Participate in bid presentations and negotiations.

• Provide technical input during constructability reviews and value engineering sessions.
• Contribute to risk analysis and identification of potential project challenges.
• Support development of preconstruction proposals, including technical write-ups and project cost summaries.
• Schedule handover meetings with the field project team and transfer information to the field team.
• Coordinate with Senior Estimator/Chief Estimator/Project Manager to prepare final budgets for awarded projects.
• Set up awarded projects in accounting and project management systems, including cost and revenue tracking.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to issue purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Assist Project Manager with Change Orders, understanding budgets, cash flows, and preliminary schedules.

• Perform cost analysis and compare estimated costs with actual project expenses.
• Identify and investigate cost variances, deviations, and trends.
• Prepare detailed reports, including budget vs. actual analyses, cost forecasts, and project summaries.
• Provide insights and recommendations to project teams for cost control and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to lessons learned and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Input cost data into the company database and maintain unit pricing for materials and other costing.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to request quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate capabilities.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure reliable and competitive pricing.
• Review subcontractor qualifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with project specifications.
• Proactively seek and identify new subcontractors and vendors to enhance our supplier list in all markets.

• Collaborate with the field team to understand construction processes and techniques.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to enhance estimating skills and industry knowledge.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in construction cost estimation with…