Senior Estimator (Commercial Group)
About The Position
The Senior Estimator performs estimating and preconstruction work for the Commercial Group, including quantifying project components, developing unit prices, soliciting subcontractors, using Building Information Modeling, creating renderings and virtual logistics plans, and negotiating pricing with subcontractors and vendors. The role also maintains relationships with design consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers; participates in industry events; and supports corporate development by training and mentoring subordinates, participating in professional associations, and promoting positive community exposure. The position requires proficiency in estimating software, working knowledge of design software, and proficiency in basic management software. It calls for professionalism, proactivity, alignment with BLHI Corporate Values, and serving as a role model. The work involves considerable sustained concentration with frequent interruptions, moderate varied physical effort and dexterity, and takes place in a small private office with contact with the public and fellow employees.
Requirements
- 1–10 years of experience in a related estimating environment.
- A college degree in a relevant major of study.
- Proficiency with estimating software systems, including Timberline, iSqFt, and On Screen Take-off.
- Working knowledge of design software systems, including AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley, Navisworks, and SketchUp Pro.
- Proficiency with basic management software systems, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to sustain considerable concentration with frequent interruptions.
- Moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity, including sitting, standing, walking, seeing 20/20 with correction, talking, hearing with or without an aid, and using a mouse.
Responsibilities
- Quantify physical project components for pricing.
- Develop unit prices for project components.
- Solicit subcontractors.
- Use Building Information Modeling.
- Generate renderings and virtual logistics plans.
- Negotiate pricing with subcontractors and vendors.
- Establish and maintain relationships with design consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Participate actively in industry events.
- Develop, train, and mentor subordinates.
- Participate in industry-related events and professional associations.
- Ensure positive exposure to the community.
- Interact professionally and proactively.
- Embrace BLHI Corporate Values.
- Serve as a role model for subordinates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
