Senior Estimator

About the role

The Senior Estimator will work within the Estimating department and report directly to the office Estimating Director. They will collaborate closely with the estimating team and the office’s project management group. The Senior Estimator will analyze project design and construction documents to determine project needs, provide solutions to increase profitability, and prepare project cost estimates. This position is fully in-office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates at all levels of design completion.
• Mentor estimators with less experience.
• Act as a proactive team member within overall project teams, supporting clients and design partners.
• Develop and prepare a Preconstruction Status Report including narrative, executive cost reports, project cost indicators, cash flow projections, schedule, and logistic plans.
• Work with subcontractors and equipment vendors to validate budgets.
• Interpret construction drawings, technical manuals, and quantify materials required for construction.
• Perform on-screen take-off of material quantities.
• Write and publish estimate clarifications.
• Summarize quantities of materials in an orderly fashion.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required. Background in materials and methods of construction.
• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years’ construction estimating experience preferred. Specific experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, and/or public use types of projects preferred.
• Preferred: LEED Accredited Professional, or ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months.

Skills

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• General understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience organizing technical data in a neat and accurate manner.
• Familiar with the MasterFormat specification system for construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well under high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work amid frequent interruptions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal relationship development.
• Ability to collaborate with trade and craft personnel in field work situations.
• Patience and professionalism essential.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and leadership levels.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate extended hours or off-shift work for changing construction schedules.

Essential Functions

• Ability to remain in a stationary position in an office environment more than 50% of the time, with occasional site visits.
• Ability to access work being done on multiple levels.
• Constant use of hands/arms to operate a computer and office productivity machinery (calculator, copy machine, printer).
• Close visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and reading printed and digital documents.
• Ability to work near loud equipment 25% of the time and wear hearing protection as necessary.
• Frequent communication with customers and coworkers in office, phone, and digital meeting settings.
• Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope.
• Minimal bending/twisting, kneeling/crouching/crawling required.