Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Participates in preparation of project estimates for prospective and awarded work.
• Provides analysis of project requirements, schedules, plans, specifications, contracts, and other data that informs bid package content.
• Engages in information gathering processes required to develop internal or subcontractor estimates for Client and subcontractor RFIs; material sources and evaluations; and quantity take-offs.
• Solicits subcontractors and vendors’ interest in and response to bid requests.
• Participates in the development and assembly of bid packages.
• Assists in critical evaluation of subcontractor and vendor bids inclusive of time, cost, material, and manpower proposed for supply of trade services or products.
• Directs or engages in information gathering processes required to develop internal or subcontractor estimates for Owner and subcontractor RFIs; material sources and evaluations; and quantity take-offs.
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project with a minimum of 5 bids per trade.
• Provides critical evaluation of subcontractor and vendor bids inclusive of time, cost, material, and manpower proposed for supply of trade services or products.
• Provides oversight for estimators for particular assignments, projects or trades.
• Provides mentoring for junior staff.

Subcontractor and Vendor Network Development

• Contributes to subcontractor and vendor database upkeep through research and networking.
• Participates in the subcontractor prequalification and qualification renewal process.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet deadlines for milestones and deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, work well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.