Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Assess the type of bid, client, and closing date of a bid to determine the prioritization of all bids based on clients' bid requirements.
• Analyze drawing, specifications, and other documentation, including work methods, quality control, type of contract, escalation clauses, and site conditions, to prepare comprehensive cost estimates.
• When necessary, refer to previous projects of similar nature for cost comparison and previous experience on contracts for the owner.
• Include adequate cost escalation and overhead provisions in all bids and understand any geographic variables including cost and availability of labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Document all assumptions used in estimates to facilitate review and revisions.
• Maintain and update the current estimating database that includes standard quantities and rates for labor, material, and equipment as well as productivity rates and learning curve factors.
• Estimate based on detailed take-offs from plans and specs to determine the quantity of material needed by calculating the width, length, depth, and density.
• Provide sub-trade scope sheets that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades
• Prepare, issue, receive and review supplier and subcontractor proposals and pricing.
• Coordinates with the client on all RFIs, changes in scope, questions, or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process.
• Acts as a resource to project management during the award/start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction;
• Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project team as required. Seeks input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures;
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work, during different construction phases.
• Other Estimating duties as required.

• 6+ years of significant estimating and quantity take-off experience necessary to complete complex estimates and bids for commercial construction projects and lead estimating efforts with assigned staff.
• Exceptional accomplishments, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to complete large CM/GC projects and large, complex competitive bid projects
• Independent sales strengths for presentations and projects pursuits
• History of strong communication internally with Project Manager and Superintendent and externally with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and subcontractors
• Previous experience with projects in the Construction, Retail, shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, food service, breweries, coffee shops (Highly Preferred)