Senior Construction Estimator (Head Estimator)
About The Position
ICMS is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator, also referred to as the Head Estimator, to lead and manage the preparation, review, and documentation of construction cost estimates for work performed by the Contractor’s workforce and subcontractors. The Head Estimator ensures estimates are accurate, complete, consistent, and supported by objective documentation, labor and material pricing, production rates, subcontractor quotations, and other applicable cost data. This is a full-time onsite management position; telecommuting is not considered. Work schedules may change based on client and company needs. The role is regularly on call and requires availability to respond to emergencies off shift. The position is a contingent hire based on the award of the contract. A minimum investigation at the Public Trust level is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 8–10 years of construction estimating experience, including at least 3 years in a lead or senior estimating capacity.
- Proficiency with construction cost estimating software such as WinEst or an equivalent industry-standard estimating platform.
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, labor and material pricing, quantity takeoffs, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and cost-estimating methodologies.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, omissions, inconsistencies, and unsupported costs in estimates.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities in English.
- Minimum investigation at the Public Trust level.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and accurate construction cost estimates for Contractor-performed and subcontracted work using construction cost estimating software such as WinEst or an equivalent.
- Develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, indirect costs, and other applicable project expenses.
- Obtain, evaluate, and incorporate subcontractor and vendor quotations into estimates as appropriate.
- Ensure subcontracted-work information, documentation, assumptions, calculations, and supporting data meet the accuracy, completeness, and documentation standards required for Contractor-performed work.
- Review subcontractor estimates and proposals for completeness, scope alignment, pricing accuracy, exclusions, assumptions, and potential gaps or overlaps.
- Maintain organized estimating files, including takeoffs, pricing documentation, quotations, assumptions, calculations, and estimate revisions.
- Establish and maintain consistent estimating procedures, methodologies, templates, and quality-control practices.
- Support preparation and maintenance of estimates for modifications, change orders, task orders, work requests, proposals, and other contract requirements.
- Identify potential cost, scope, schedule, and estimating risks and communicate significant issues to project management.
- Support weekly subcontract workload data reporting by collecting, validating, and consolidating subcontract workload and cost information.
- Ensure estimates and supporting documentation comply with applicable contract requirements, company procedures, and established industry practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and appropriate control of pricing, subcontractor, and other sensitive cost information.
- Perform other estimating and cost-analysis duties as assigned by the Project Manager or Contract Manager.
- Be regularly on call, remain available for emergencies off shift, and accommodate schedule changes based on client and company needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered for the employee.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- 11 paid government holidays.
- Generous sick and vacation leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
