Senior Concrete Estimator

The Haskell Company•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Haskell, this role leads preconstruction estimating projects and produces accurate, detailed cost estimates. The Senior Concrete Estimator serves as a point of contact for preconstruction pursuits, coordinates key preconstruction meetings, works closely with Project Directors, Architects, and Engineers, and assists the Director of Preconstruction and/or Chief Estimator with final bid closeout. The position leads estimating resources and proposal teams, develops and reviews estimates and bid strategies, and supports projects from early design through construction and closeout. It also manages subcontractor engagement, supports budgets and risk registers, maintains estimating data, and trains and develops staff. Travel for subcontractor meetings, bid walks, site visits, conferences, and construction project visits is approximately 10–25%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or an accredited construction-related curriculum.
5–8 years of estimating experience.
Structural concrete estimating experience and technical expertise.
Strong self-perform concrete estimating skills.
Deep constructability expertise and ability to identify risk.
Strong subcontractor, supplier, and market partner relationship-management skills.
Conceptual estimating and modeling capabilities.
Experience in estimating, scheduling, budget and cost control, construction, client relationships, subcontractor and vendor relationships, and computer use.
Knowledge of industry-standard bid practices.
Ability to understand owner and engineer requirements and work with conceptual information.
Demonstrated success managing preconstruction pursuits and support staff.
Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.
Strong leadership qualities and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite programs.
Ability to perform ordinary ambulatory duties to visit other locations; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift, carry, or move light-to-medium weights of 10–50 pounds; use hand-eye coordination and dexterity to operate equipment and use a keyboard; read application and form information; and sit, reach, talk, and hear.

Nice To Haves

Experience with water/wastewater projects is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of estimating software, with preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, and InSite.
Proven experience with Design-Build and CMAR project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Participate in design review meetings and monitor scope, cost, and constructability during design development.
Participate in estimate planning, assess strategy against time and resource constraints, consider multiple viewpoints, develop win strategies, and evaluate risks responsibly.
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and estimate requirements.
Determine estimating resource needs and assist the Director of Preconstruction and/or Chief Estimator with resource assignments.
Lead estimator teams assigned to proposals and lead estimating resources.
Create project General Conditions and establish bid strategies.
Prepare detailed cost estimates and review the overall estimate and estimates prepared by team members.
Prepare the estimating team's master estimate format, including work breakdown structures and forecasted wage rates, and create estimates at various design levels.
Review and understand construction schedules; develop scope clarifications and assist with final document review.
Coordinate pre-bid site visits, conduct preconstruction estimate reviews, and participate in operations estimate reviews.
Evaluate value engineering and design options based on cost, schedule, constructability, engineering quality, and construction methods; recommend solutions.
Estimate self-perform scopes, identify risk issues and their order of magnitude, and support RFIs as needed.
Prepare and review final bid packages for accuracy and completeness; develop subcontractor search and communication strategies and maintain subcontractor relationships.
Obtain at least three quotes per bid package unless otherwise agreed with the proposal leader; verify subcontractor qualifications and analyze quotations.
Meet with local subcontractors, organize and lead pre-bid meetings and scope review meetings, and recommend subcontractor selections.
Develop process flows and standardized documents with the Director of Preconstruction and support adherence to them.
Promote a positive subcontractor experience, identify opportunities for improvement and competitive advantages, and develop key subcontractor relationships.
Work with the Business Diversity Coordinator on Small and/or WMBE participation plans for applicable federal or public-sector projects.
Assist with the Project Director's Risk Register and contract manual or bid book development.
Maintain supportive relationships with internal and external clients and provide customer service; coordinate design scope reviews throughout preconstruction.
Establish or participate in project budget development, ensure budgets submitted to accounting comply with corporate cost coding standards, and participate in scope reviews.
Assist with subcontractor selection, change orders, and project budget tracking; visit active construction projects and follow cost accuracy during construction.
Participate in project closeout lessons-learned meetings, understand budget variances, and communicate lessons to the preconstruction department.
Maintain historical cost data and supporting estimate files, including current supplier pricing; assist in maintaining preferred subcontractor, bid form, bid package, and estimating databases.
Train preconstruction staff and other personnel, assist with training program development and maintenance, and support performance reviews and employee career development.
Communicate and promote use of the preconstruction process; support other department personnel, including preparing estimates in other disciplines when required.
Coordinate preconstruction progression with the Project Director and/or Chief Estimator.
Travel to subcontractor meetings, bid walks, project sites, and conferences as needed; visit active construction projects as appropriate.