Senior Estimator

Liberty Companies LLC•Braintree, MA

10d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is responsible for estimating complex, large-scale construction projects across pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, and subcontractor relations. The role also involves keeping abreast of industry developments relevant to estimating. The Senior Estimator leads estimating teams and supports collaboration, client relationships, business development, and the development of other team members. The position prepares and reconciles estimates, assesses project scope and risk, coordinates subcontractor solicitation and selection, and ensures the quality of bids and estimates. The position is based in an office environment with quiet to moderate noise, with job-site walking. Duties may involve extended sitting, keyboard and telephone use, standing, walking, reaching, and visual tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in estimating, or equivalent.
Computer skills.
Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word-processing programs.
Understanding of how market conditions influence pricing.
Possess Suffolk’s core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Nice To Haves

Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, or MC2.

Responsibilities

Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently and exceed client expectations throughout projects.
Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.
Facilitate collaboration among team members and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Manage Assistant Estimators.
Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews.
Lead project estimating teams, including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators, and Career Start team members.
Develop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert.
Prepare in-house budgets and GMPs.
Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor to establish project values.
Understand project scope through document review and questions to the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analyses.
Prepare estimate qualifications and assumptions.
Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile estimates with previous estimates.
Reconcile estimates with outside Estimators.
Lead constructability reviews.
Manage subcontractor solicitation and selection.
Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of department bids and estimates.