Senior Estimator

Liberty Companies LLC•Los Angeles, CA

12d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator is responsible for all aspects of estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs. This includes pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations, and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating. The role leads estimating teams and project estimating activities, works with clients, designers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, and helps ensure the estimating process runs efficiently and meets client expectations. The position also supports business development, develops other team members, and serves as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent.
Computer skills.
Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word processing programs.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on 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 that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and that client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of projects.
Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.
Facilitate collaboration among team members.
Communicate effectively with all 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 (SME).
Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.
Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
Understand the full scope of a project through document review and by asking questions of the design team and owner.
Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
Prepare qualifications and assumptions for estimates.
Prepare cost comparisons and reconcile with previous estimates.
Reconcile with outside Estimators.
Lead constructability reviews.
Manage the subcontractor solicitation and selection process.
Prepare Exhibit B and/or scope sheets.
Ensure quality control of department bids and estimates.