Senior Estimator, Infrastructure

Webcor•San Jose, CA

23h•$175,050 - $192,550

About The Position

The Senior Estimator prepares detailed cost estimates for proposed infrastructure and heavy civil projects, including competitive-bid and negotiated work. The position performs quantity take-offs, inputs data into estimating databases, coordinates bid documents for distribution to subcontractors, and researches product data and suppliers. Extensive knowledge of construction costs and the ability to support the Preconstruction team are essential. The Senior Estimator leads estimating activities and collaborates with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and colleagues throughout design and preconstruction. The role develops conceptual estimates, supports constructability and value-engineering efforts, and helps identify cost-saving alternatives. It also includes mentoring junior team members and reviewing estimating work for accuracy. The role requires advanced construction estimating knowledge and experience with infrastructure projects, estimating software, bid processes, risk management tools, and value engineering. A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, as is typically a minimum of ten years of diversified estimating and construction experience. The stated base pay range is $175,050–$192,550, with actual pay based on individual skill level and experience. The work requires extended periods seated at a desk, occasional standing and walking, frequent keyboard use and visual focus on monitors and documents, and occasional stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 15 pounds. The office noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Typically, a minimum of ten years of diversified estimating and construction experience.
Advanced knowledge of construction costs and principles.
Advanced knowledge of WinEst, OST, Revit, Excel, and BuildingConnected.
Advanced knowledge of construction drawings and costs, and the ability to prepare conceptual estimates.
General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
Ability to lead constructability reviews.
Design-Build project and estimating experience.
Advanced knowledge of insurance, bonds, contingencies, and mark-ups.
Ability to use risk management tools, such as a Risk Register, during project pursuits and preconstruction services.
Advanced knowledge of value engineering and design trend log utilization.
Proficiency in strategic communication and delivering messages and ideas to diverse audiences.
Strategic customer focus and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Strategic decision-making and sound judgment.
Strategic analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
Desire to continue learning and growing, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail and a value-added approach to estimating.
Working knowledge of infrastructure construction costs, production-based estimating, and unit-pricing contract structures.
Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.

Nice To Haves

Prior field experience in civil construction supporting infrastructure work, including water/wastewater treatment plants and pump stations, substations and electrical conveyance, mass transit stations, or horizontal utility development and distribution at a campus level.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating team in preparing detailed quantity take-offs for assigned project segments and applying unit costs.
Invite subcontractors from an approved list to submit pricing and create complete, easy-to-follow bid packages.
Review construction documents for negotiated and bid projects to determine the nature and scope of work.
Collaborate with architects, owner representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and company employees.
Participate in design meetings with owners and architects during design development.
Involve internal subject matter experts to provide feedback on cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
Manage relationships with owners and architects.
Develop strategic-level conceptual estimates.
Build relationships with the local subcontractor market.
Compile subcontractor cost data and assess its accuracy and sufficiency before completing estimates.
Work with architects and owners on value engineering when preliminary estimates exceed the owner’s budget; evaluate and price alternatives and solicit cost-saving ideas from the company team.
Assist in maintaining and updating the master subcontractor list for all trades.
Lead, develop, and motivate junior team members as needed.
Peer-review work for accuracy and offer suggestions before bid data is consolidated.
Complete other assigned special projects and tasks.