Senior Estimator - Multifamily - IN

Job Description

The Sr. Project Estimator will be the primary resource for all preliminary and conceptual cost exercises. Assist the Pre-Construction Division President in the investigation, product research, implementation, and maintenance of the required software needed for all preliminary cost/budgetary functions.

• Harvest, catalog, and update all construction estimate cost data for use on future projects as requested.
• Proof out all preliminary value-engineering options and produce alternate/upgrade pricing lists as required.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for all products per the required unit of measure on all projects.
• Serve as the primary contact point for all new/potential bidders looking for bidding opportunities on new projects.
• Manage a contact database for all business partners, subcontractors, potential bidders, and MBE/WBE/VBE partners by region/location.
• Seek out and solicit new bidders by project location and confirm with Construction Project Managers that they are added to the bidder distribution lists as applicable.
• Work with the Construction Project Manager to compile bidder lists using various sources such as regional visits, job sites, supply warehouses, city permit office recommendations, design group recommendations, Procore subcontractor lists, vendor lists, and web searches.
• Sort bidder lists by service territory and determine acceptable units of measure for costing purposes.
• Ensure estimating templates, bid sheets, and subcontractor bid submissions contain all required information.
• Formulate, maintain, vet, and enhance subcontractor relationships to support future projects, bidding, and costing exercises (regionally focused).
• Understand labor costs and rates by region, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements when applicable.
• Participate in the review of all final construction estimates.
• Aid in the preparation of HUD documentation, including supporting cost documentation and exhibits.
• For AC Rehab projects and associated preliminary estimate requirements, serve as the primary coordinating resource, working with development, architecture/civil design, management, and construction teams to support budgeting and estimating needs.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years in residential/multifamily construction estimating, preferably with pre-construction/estimating team leadership skills.

• Proficiency in estimating software, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, quantity take-off tools, historical data compilation, analytics.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and ability to negotiate with vendors and subcontractors.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with attention to detail and time management.

Skills

Construction Management, Civil/Architectural Engineering or related field degree.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience for a project engineer
• High bonus potential
• Fast tracked career progression to a project manager
• Medical, dental, vision benefit plan
• 401(k) with match
• Excellent company culture with high employee retention