Senior Estimator

About the role

The Sr. Estimator leads pursuit for competitive bid proposals and prepares preconstruction estimates including GMP's. Responsibilities include developing strategies to win bid pursuits, preparing complete estimates, and establishing relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to win Bid Pursuits as the Bid Captain and in the preparation of complete Preconstruction Estimates
• Review of the documents to determine risks and advantages
• Review contract terms with input from the Regional Leader, Project Executive and/or Contracts Manager as required
• Work with the Estimating Manager / VP of Preconstruction & Estimating to make team assignments on projects you are leading
• Lead pursuit meetings to ensure coverage from subcontractors, completeness of scope and adherence to the Win Strategy
• Prepare complete estimates including: Quantity Survey/Detailed Take-offs, Develop Pricing, Development of Scopes of Work, Preparation of Bids and Proposals
• Utilize the take-off tools including Assemble, Bluebeam, Planswift and others used by the department
• Quantities will be input into Sage Estimating for pricing
• Competitive Bids / GMP’s will be input into BidDay
• Develop Detailed Estimates on completed project documents as well as Conceptual/Schematic/Design Development Estimates from incomplete design information
• Establish and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Suppliers in our markets to ensure their participation in our pursuits and to develop competitive advantages when applicable
• Develop Value Engineering concepts and pricing for our Bid Pursuits as well as our Preconstruction engagements
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building
• Support the team with presentations to Owners and Architects
• Provide purchasing, or support in the purchasing of, subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company
• Develop estimate reports, books and other presentation materials and participate in presentations to owners and architects when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Construction Technology, Architecture or similar field of study
• 8-10 years of construction estimating experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software Systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to regional offices to support local estimating projects

Physical Requirements

• In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking.
• In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7+ hours.
• In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours.
• Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects.
• In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.