Lead Estimator

Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage estimating team to track, prepare, and submit complete estimates
• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Estimating
• Develop and prepare complete cost estimates for Labor, Materials, OH per project
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by Construction, Purchasing and Accounting
• Attend pre-bid and pre-con meetings with Construction
• Participate in site visits and pre-bid meetings as needed
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for project estimate preparation
• Review project documents for accuracy and consistency
• Lead development of handover documents for the project team
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding of cost estimates
• Preparation and submission of Change Orders
• Review final cost of completed projects to evaluate bid accuracy

Essential Functions

• Be performed primarily in a Company-designated office or field location.
• Develop RFQ’s from vendors
• Lead the review and evaluation of Estimating staff performance
• Clock schedule for bid reviews with senior management
• Support a team approach to estimating by coordinating with other company estimators

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding team leadership capabilities
• Thorough understanding of cost accounting concepts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledgeable of national, state, and local building codes and technology standards
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, technology etc.
• Plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other relevant documents
• Knowledge of products and methods of installation in traffic signal construction
• Experience developing estimates with HeavyBid specifically or other similar software such Accubid, Bluebeam, etc.
• Team player
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on task for extended periods of time while working independently either in the office or remotely

Education And Experience

• 3-5 years of Construction Estimating experience in transportation, roadway and civil construction/field work.
• Vertical construction not applicable.
• Experience in MEP roadway design-build and conceptual budget pricing required.
• Field Project Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field; a combination of relevant education and experience considered lieu of a degree