Estimator - Special Projects

Shiel Sexton Company•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Estimator at Shiel Sexton The Estimator position reports directly to the Project Executive of our Special Projects division. Primary responsibilities include establishing rapport and open communication with subcontractors, potential clients and design consultants, and leading the estimating efforts from project conception through final pricing, using a variety of contracting methods. Role Expectations and Competencies Demonstrates the ability to make informed and timely decisions based upon available knowledge and changing conditions. Ability to use computers efficiently and effectively to complete tasks. Achieves positive results by embracing the individual strengths and skills of a team. Demonstrates ability to set priorities and outline necessary steps to achieve predefined goals. Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess complex problems and propose courses of action that further the objectives of Shiel Sexton. Ability to meet a high standard of productivity by adapting to changing circumstances. Review and understand a given set of construction documents in order to perform detailed and quantify takeoffs. Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and understanding unit pricing, in order to create milestone level budgets. Working in small teams of estimators and project managers to collaborate on bid/budget strategies. Developing professional relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. Analyze and understand subcontractor proposals on bid day in high stress atmosphere. Managing the budgeting/bidding process on individual projects, with specific focus on projects ranging from small to medium size. Working with design consultants and subcontractors in a professional and collaborative manner to achieve the owner’s desired outcomes. Reviewing and understanding the plans and specifications, with an ability to identify errors and ask clear and concise questions for clarification. Creating and communicating accurate scopes of work to subcontractors. Validating subcontractor proposals quickly and accurately. Preparing deliverables for clients, including scope of work write-ups, value engineering ideas, quantity takeoffs, assumptions, and clarifications. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three plus years of experience in estimating/preconstruction in commercial construction
Sound knowledge of estimating practices
Strong working knowledge of Onscreen Takeoff and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving
Team player with ability to work independently and autonomously
Solid organizations, time management, and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar discipline is preferred
Construction operations experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Establishing rapport and open communication with subcontractors, potential clients and design consultants
Leading the estimating efforts from project conception through final pricing, using a variety of contracting methods
Review and understand a given set of construction documents in order to perform detailed and quantify takeoffs
Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and understanding unit pricing, in order to create milestone level budgets
Working in small teams of estimators and project managers to collaborate on bid/budget strategies
Developing professional relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Analyze and understand subcontractor proposals on bid day in high stress atmosphere
Managing the budgeting/bidding process on individual projects, with specific focus on projects ranging from small to medium size
Working with design consultants and subcontractors in a professional and collaborative manner to achieve the owner’s desired outcomes
Reviewing and understanding the plans and specifications, with an ability to identify errors and ask clear and concise questions for clarification
Creating and communicating accurate scopes of work to subcontractors
Validating subcontractor proposals quickly and accurately
Preparing deliverables for clients, including scope of work write-ups, value engineering ideas, quantity takeoffs, assumptions, and clarifications
Other duties as assigned