Senior Estimator
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team. This role involves analyzing and communicating project breakdowns, reviewing design documents, quantifying scope, and preparing accurate cost estimates. The Senior Estimator will also identify and mitigate project risks, solicit and evaluate subcontractor bids, and present project scope, costs, risks, and opportunities to management. Additionally, this position will participate in client-facing presentations, transfer estimating documentation to operations, support buyout efforts, complete bid paperwork, and assist with change order estimates. The Senior Estimator will also provide coaching and training to junior estimators, visit project sites, create initial General Conditions estimates, and participate in internal training to master all areas of preconstruction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar from an ABET-accredited school
- 5+ years of experience in estimating, project management, or construction
- Experience estimating projects in the building sector, especially those valued over $50M
- Strong communication skills for interacting with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Experience working collaboratively with estimating teams and during joint ventures
- Familiarity with alternative delivery methods such as design-build is a plus
- Knowledge of lodging and gaming facilities terminology and layouts
- Proficiency in estimating tools such as On-Center, Insite, and Timberline (or equivalents)
Responsibilities
- Analyze and communicate project breakdowns (room counts, functions, areas, etc.) in kick-off meetings
- Review and interpret design documents, quantify scope, and prepare accurate cost estimates
- Identify and mitigate project risks
- Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor/vendor bids or budgets
- Review scope of work and pricing provided by others when serving as lead estimator
- Present project scope, costs, risks, and opportunities to management for final review
- Participate in client-facing proposal and budget presentations
- Transfer estimating documentation to operations at project turnover meetings
- Support buyout efforts with operations staff
- Complete required bid paperwork (bid forms, bonding, etc.)
- Assist operations with change order estimates and extended buyout needs
- Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to junior estimators
- Visit project sites as feasible to gain understanding of logistics, methods, and teams
- Create initial General Conditions estimates when serving as lead estimator
- Participate in internal training to master all areas of preconstruction
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
