Senior Construction Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review identified business opportunities with the Estimating Manager to determine necessary personnel to successfully complete the estimate.
• Ensure that any required bid bonds are requested in a timely manner, all scopes of work have proper subcontractor support, and all information required for the proposal (such as reps & certs) is prepared for submission.
• Review all estimates prior to submission to ensure all scopes of work are accounted for in the proposal and verify that all bid documents are included.
• Develop a scheduling plan for each project with the respective Project Manager.
• Oversee the development of a proposal schedule for each estimate, if required.
• Assist with estimating change orders as needed.
• Oversee coordination between Cost/Estimating Management, Schedule Management personnel, and each Project Management Team.
• Take responsibility for the project from decision to pursue through contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experienced in construction estimating, specifically with federal construction contracts.
• Previous construction management experience.
• Able to plan, organize, and communicate with customers/stakeholders.
• Proven history of successful projects (Cost, Customer Service, Quality, Safety, and Schedule).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera, OnScreen Takeoff, and SmartBid (or other bid management software).

Qualifications

• Experience: Approximately 10 years of construction estimating experience, specifically with federal construction contracts.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to make timely decisions and identify potential issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze information and consult with stakeholders.
• Ability to educate staff on company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines and managing your schedule and personnel schedules.

Participation in the analysis, deployment, implementation, and maintenance of company policies and procedures.

Showing initiative in seeking increased responsibilities and volunteering for additional assignments when needed.

Effectively performing responsibilities while balancing time and cost.

Being progressive in increasing job knowledge and demonstrating the ability to learn and apply new skills.

Making timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed.

Continually reviewing project progress to verify requirements are achieved and identifying issues early in the project lifecycle.

Organizing and prioritizing work activities while utilizing efficient time management to meet deadlines and maintain schedules.

Educating staff on company policies and procedures, clearly stating requirements and the rationale behind them.

Meeting established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work.

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time