Senior Estimator

Fortis Construction • Pryor Creek, OK

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Estimator performs conceptual estimates, quantity take-offs and pricing for all phases of a project from its early inception through an approved working budget. This role interfaces with clients, architects and engineers as directed during all phases of preconstruction services. The estimator will develop and manage project quantity surveys, estimates, and budgets from conceptual design through completed documents utilizing staff and subcontractor input where appropriate. They will provide systems evaluation and value engineering on energy and life cycle costing during the preconstruction phase. Additionally, the Sr. Estimator will prepare progress budgets to monitor installation cost trends of different construction materials and detect possible overruns, solicit subcontractor input at various stages of design development, and attend appropriate architect, engineering, and client meetings as directed. The role also involves assembling and distributing published estimates and contract documents, completing, reviewing, and executing bid forms, bid bonds, etc. on bid projects including general requirements, and participating in and summarizing bid day activities. The Sr. Estimator will also assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Requirements

• 5 years of successful experience as an estimator in construction-based field.
• Ability to read and interpret conceptual plans, schematics, working drawings and specifications.
• Adequate knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, contracts and engineering principles.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to meets deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods of construction practices and project execution.
• Practical knowledge of construction trades.
• Mathematical acuity.
• Excellent communication skills and must work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Experience in WinEst program, Accubid or relevant estimating systems.
• Experience working in Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, BuildingConnected, Excel formats and formulas.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients, architects and engineers as directed during all phases of preconstruction services.
• Develop and manage project quantity surveys, estimates, and budgets from conceptual design through completed documents utilizing staff and subcontractor input where appropriate.
• Provide systems evaluation and value engineering on energy and life cycle costing during the preconstruction phase.
• Prepare progress budgets to monitor installation cost trends of different construction materials and detect possible overruns.
• Solicit subcontractor input at various stages of design development.
• Attend appropriate architect, engineering, and client meetings as directed.
• Assemble and distribute the published estimate and contract documents, as required.
• Complete, review and execution of bid forms, bid bonds, etc. on bid projects including general requirements.
• Participates in and summarizes bid day activities.
• Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

Benefits

• employee-owned company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior