Senior Estimator

Core Responsibilities

• Estimating and Bidding: Oversight of Take-off process
• Existing conditions/temp provisions
• Substructure (single sided forms, deep foundations, etc.)
• Structure (structural concrete, system connections, etc.)
• Masonry (evaluation of labor risk)
• Improves take-off means and methods
• Mentors and coach Estimator I and Estimator II positions
• Bid Card Development
• Management of bid cards and scopes (gaps and overlaps)
• Improves bid card means and methods
• Mentors and coaches Estimator I and Estimator II positions
• Estimating Tools
• Selecting estimate template
• Modify estimate template for project requirements
• Understanding of value analysis log & generate items
• Developing estimates with ICATE
• Evaluate and seek new tools
• Develop & maintain conceptual pricing guide
• Develop & maintain productivity guide
• Communication
• Excellent subcontractor communication (knowing what questions to ask)
• Attend Design Team meetings & owner meetings
• Constructability knowledge
• Generate RFI’s
• Schedule evaluation
• Jobsite visits: production rates, constructability, schedule, time studies, etc.
• Marketing – interviews, misc. communications
• Developing training and mentoring programs
• PACE process
• Conducting visits for Estimator I/Estimator II positions
• McGough Self-Performed Work
• Understand and perform quantity take-offs and assist in estimating labor production, materials and equipment
• Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services and costs
• Gather information, implement or assist in PACE preparation and projections
• Scope bid materials (concrete, rebar, brick, etc.)
• Aid in creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work
• Scheduling
• Assist field staff with creating CPM scheduling
• Work closely with field staff to update and distribute schedule as needed
• Co-lead Last Planner efforts in conjunction with field staff
• Other responsibilities
• Participate in company business development activities (client functions, design firm open houses, conferences, etc.)
• Foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants and subcontractors
• Pursue new relationships with potential clients and design firms
• Attend and participate in project management and other company meetings
• Attend any training – personal and/or professional development – that is relevant to the position, including human resources management
• Actively participate in company-sponsored events
• Support and follow standards of work
• Participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position involves sitting for extended periods of time at employee’s work station and during meetings as well as while traveling, either by plane or car.
• Employee needs to be able to lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects;
• dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse;
• ability to hear and speak clearly;
• ability to distinguish between colors on graphs and charts.
• Employee will be required to visit construction jobsites which may expose the employee to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
• In addition, employee must be able to move around prospective or current project sites