Senior Estimator, Federal

Responsibilities

• 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
• Bid Card Development
• Management of bid cards and scopes (gaps and overlaps)
• Improves bid card means and methods
• 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
• Pricing
• Cost history evaluation
• General understanding of unit prices
• Self-perform pricing
• General conditions, weather, hoisting, etc.
• Estimate development
• Completion of all types of estimates at all levels
• Management of resources (internal and external)
• Expanded knowledge base of pricing, constructability, schedule
• Strong presentation skills
• Management of estimating team
• Understanding of contract types
• Pursuit and Business Development
• Assist pursuit team in understanding prospective projects and requirements
• Research prospective clients
• Assist pursuit team in completing responses to RFQs and RFPs
• Participate in pursuit interviews
• Assist with and participate in preconstruction meetings
• 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.)
• Assist with creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for our work
• Scheduling
• Aid 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

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• 10+ years of construction and estimating experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience with On-Screen takeoff
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Previous oversight of Estimator I and/or Estimator II work

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management
• 10+ years of construction and estimating experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience with On-Screen takeoff
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Previous oversight of Estimator I and/or Estimator II work