Senior Estimator - Underground Utilities

About the role

The Senior Estimator at McGuire and Hester is responsible for preparing cost estimates for materials, labor, and miscellaneous costs and fees to develop project bids. This role reports to the Division Manager of Underground Utilities and communicates with key partners including the Takeoff Manager, Estimators, Area Managers, Operation Managers, Estimating Administrator, Project Engineers – Estimating, Estimating Engineers, and Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Recognize positive safety habits and practices, analyze job site conditions for hazards, and create bid to allow for implementation of best practices that ensure worker safety and safety compliance
• Acquire plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files, and historical job cost information necessary to perform a detailed estimate
• Cook up and coordinate needed quantity takeoff with the Takeoff Manager and/or takeoff engineers
• Mentor the assigned takeoff engineer to ensure takeoff is performed correctly and efficiently
• Prepare a synopsis of pertinent or unusual requirements; determine construction method, personnel, and equipment required and provide coordination for the estimating team for the specific project
• Solicit subcontractor and material quotes as required and maintain documentation for all good faith efforts in accordance with specifications
• Develop a preliminary schedule to determine the length of time necessary for pricing for general conditions
• Understand all aspects of the bid proposal including pricing based on labor productivity, crew types, and listed requirements
• Perform the preparation of detailed estimates. Assemble information for each bid into organized bid packages and files
• Complete estimate in a timely manner with ample time to review with the assigned reviewer
• Post bid, schedule, and review entire estimate with the operations team
• Alert operations team to special conditions at the pre-job handoff meeting
• Attend project close-out meeting with the Project Manager
• Work with the operations team to develop scope of work to be reviewed with the subcontractors and participate in subcontractor scope review meetings
• Travel to jobs in progress to review how the construction estimate compared to the actual construction processes and costs
• Aid operations team with change order pricing as needed
• Focus on delivery of high-quality projects
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of means and methods of construction
• Support employee development activities and mentor less experienced team members
• Meet all deadlines successfully
• Maintain good client and business partner relationships
• Internally help foster and efficient and productive environment by getting to know co-workers
• Reward and recognize others for their contributions to the company

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management and ten or more years of successful progressively responsible estimating experience with emphasis in the discipline of work assigned to is preferred
• In the absence of a four-year degree, the equivalent in education and experience is required
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Skills

• Basic business math and the ability to create and understand budgets
• Geometry, algebra, and physics necessary for calculating volume, area, and tonnage
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to read and write in English; bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required
• Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills
• Strong leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and the best retirement package in the industry
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Family medical, dental and vision
• Company Stock (ESOP)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sabbatical Program
• Personal Financial Planning

Pay

$152,000 - $187,000, based on skills, experience, knowledge, experience, and location

Schedule

N/A