Estimator IV - Senior Architectural Structural Estimator

R.H.WHITE COMPANIES • Auburn, MA

78d

About The Position

The Senior Architectural and Structural Estimator (SASE) is responsible for all bid pricing except for General Conditions (Division 1), site work (Division 2) and process/equipment (Divisions 11 and 13). The SASE creates complete estimates for R.H. White Construction's self-performed work, mainly concrete construction, and general carpentry. The SASE also solicits and reviews all subcontractor and vendor quotes for the specifications of work that fall under their jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience within the field of construction and cost estimating, including a minimum of 1 year within a leadership capacity.
• Experience estimating across various construction disciplines including concrete and general carpentry construction.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating fundamentals and conceptual estimating techniques.
• Additional consideration will be given to those applicants that can demonstrate knowledge in conceptual estimating for design-build projects, the Massachusetts G.L. Chapter 149 Filed Sub-bidding rules, Federal and State prevailing wage rates, and any other trade expertise that increases their effectiveness in their estimating role.
• Ability to communicate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, executives, and individuals at all levels of the organization to effectively create and review project estimates.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and stay organized while managing competing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to achieve project deadlines and monitor progress.
• Ability to work independently while exercising good judgement and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information and data skillfully and reach sound conclusions.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of the business implication of decisions.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.
• History of successfully working internally with an operational team and externally with engineers/architects, owners, and subcontractors.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Sage/Timberline, PlanSwift, ISqFt or similar programs.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Works independently and as an active team leader to plan and create detailed, clearly defined, and accurate project estimates.
• Assign bid responsibilities to team members.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to obtain project requirements and objectives.
• Collaborate with Subcontractor and Vendor Coordinator to contact suppliers and vendors for material and subcontract pricing.
• Identify and clarify project details with client, engineering, or architectural staff.
• Perform neat, orderly, and accurate quantity takeoffs with no supervision or direction as required to build estimate items.
• Identify labor and equipment production for estimate items.
• Evaluate subcontractor and material pricing and perform scope comparisons.
• Research and utilize cost history in the development of labor and equipment production.
• Develop project schedule.
• Monitor progress of bid team to ensure that developmental milestones of the estimate are met.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure all items are accounted for and plan is in place for execution of the project.
• Perform bid reviews with Project Team.
• Effectively communicate the scope of work, risks, and potential value engineering items for each major project at a bid review meeting with the Estimating Manager and/or officers.
• Present final estimate at Executive Officer review.
• Lead the bid team with the estimate closeout process.
• Produce proposals and assemble bid packages required by the procuring entity.
• Manage the bid team during the job turnover and buyout process with Operations.
• Regularly visit jobsites to develop and maintain project familiarity and knowledge.
• Provide technical information, change order pricing, and other forms of support as needed to Operations throughout the project.
• Participate in project close out with Operations to review estimated costs versus actual costs.
• Remain current on trends, methodologies and best practices within the construction and cost estimating field.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees