Senior Estimator

Fortis Construction Inc • Cheyenne, WY

60d

About The Position

PURPOSE 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees