Senior Estimator

About the role

The Senior Estimator plays a crucial role in providing accurate take-offs and cost estimates for High Concrete projects. Reporting to the Manager of Estimating, this position requires advanced knowledge of project drawings, collaboration with sales, and coordination with internal resources.

Responsibilities

• Use of modeling-based programs to create take-offs and prepare cost estimates.
• Review scopes of work based on project drawings, design specifications, production procedures, and appropriate addendums.
• Collaborate with Sales to obtain all pertinent data per customer's bid process, including prints, specs., samples, project descriptions, start and completion dates, and competition.
• Collaborate with Sales on value engineering opportunities as needed or requested.
• Collaborate with internal resources and/or Manager of Estimating to provide technical (detailed) input for estimating projects and prepare estimates for processing when required.
• Manage invitations to bid for subcontractors and vendors to obtain the best possible price(s) and complete bid estimates on schedule.
• Maintain strong and trustworthy relationships with current subcontractors and vendors and establish relationships with new ones.
• Prepare analysis with recommendations to change appropriate standards on an annual basis.
• QC check estimates prepared by other Estimators.
• Represent the estimating department as needed at company/corporate meetings.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required within the scope of job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical field or construction related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years construction/precast experience or equivalent training with knowledge to apply it in performance of estimating.
• Advanced modeling skills (TEKLA, Revit, SketchUp, etc) required.
• Proficient in fundamental mathematics.
• Understanding of software products utilized by the company, i.e., Microsoft software, computerized estimating systems.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Attention to detail is critical in this role.
• Commitment to the Improvement Process and ability to be a role model.
• Cooperation with other departments as required.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of project drawings and design specifications.
• Collaborative skills with Sales and internal resources.
• Modeling skills using TEKLA, Revit, SketchUp, etc.
• Proficiency in fundamental mathematics.
• Understanding of software products utilized by the company.

Benefits

High Concrete offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Vacation is earned annually on your anniversary date. A 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match is also available. Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs is provided, and the High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities.