Senior Estimator - Steel

The Haskell Company•Jacksonville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Haskell is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction estimating pursuits and provide accurate, detailed cost estimates. The role serves as a point of contact for preconstruction pursuits and coordinates key preconstruction meetings with Project Directors, Architects, and Engineers. The Senior Estimator works closely with the Project Director and/or Chief Estimator to coordinate the preconstruction process and may supervise and lead estimating resources. The position leads estimating teams, develops bid strategies and estimates at various design levels, reviews project scope and constructability, assesses risks and value engineering options, and coordinates subcontractor engagement and bid-package review. It also supports project budgeting, cost tracking, historical estimating data, training, and employee development. Travel to subcontractor meetings, bid walks, project sites, and conferences is approximately 10–25% as necessary. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, particularly in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related construction field. Candidates must have at least five years of estimating experience; candidates without a Bachelor’s degree must have at least nine years of directly related construction industry experience. The position requires experience in estimating, scheduling, budget and cost control, construction, client relationships, and subcontractor and vendor relationships. Familiarity with estimating software and Microsoft Office is expected. The role may involve visiting alternate locations and requires ordinary ambulatory skills. Physical activities may include standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, carrying, or moving light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds. The work also requires dexterity and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information; sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing are frequent requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of estimating experience.
If the candidate does not have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 9 years of directly related construction industry experience is required.
Experience with estimating, scheduling, budget and cost control, and construction.
Experience with external and internal client relationships and strong subcontractor and vendor relationships or knowledge.
Knowledge of estimating software; preference for Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, InSite, or similar.
Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand owner and engineer requirements and work with conceptual information.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Demonstrated success managing preconstruction pursuits and support staff.
Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness.
Knowledge of industry-standard bid practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal clients, external clients, and subcontractors.
Proven experience with Design-Build and CMAR project delivery methods.
Ability to supervise others.
Ability to travel approximately 10–25% as necessary.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including ambulatory movement, handling weights of 10–50 pounds, and using a keyboard and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related construction field.
Knowledge of Beck Destini, Accubid, Bluebeam, or InSite estimating software.

Responsibilities

Participate in design reviews and monitor scope, cost, and constructability during design development.
Participate in estimate planning and help ensure estimating strategy is achievable within time and resource constraints while evaluating risks.
Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine project scope and estimate requirements.
Assess estimating resource needs and assist with resource assignments.
Lead estimators assigned to a proposal and prepare and review project estimates.
Create project General Conditions and establish bid strategies.
Prepare master estimate formats, including work breakdown structures and forecasted wage rates.
Develop estimates at various design levels and review the construction schedule.
Develop scope clarifications and assist in reviewing final estimate documents.
Coordinate pre-bid site visits and lead or participate in estimate review meetings.
Assess value engineering options based on cost, schedule, and constructability, and recommend solutions.
Estimate self-perform scopes, identify risks, and support responses to specific RFIs as needed.
Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, construction methods, and schedule.
Assist with preparing and reviewing bid packages and maintain subcontractor relationships and engagement strategies.
Obtain and analyze subcontractor quotes, seek at least three quotes per bid package unless otherwise agreed, lead scope reviews, and recommend qualified subcontractor selections.
Meet with local subcontractors and organize and lead pre-bid meetings as required.
Develop and maintain preconstruction processes and standardized documents, and identify opportunities to improve subcontractor experience.
Coordinate small and/or WMBE business participation plans for applicable federal or public-sector projects with the Business Diversity Coordinator.
Assist the Project Director with the Risk Register and contract manual or bid book development.
Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate design scope reviews throughout preconstruction.
Establish or participate in project budget development and ensure submitted budgets comply with corporate cost coding standards.
Assist with subcontractor selection, participate in scope reviews and project closeout lessons-learned meetings, and communicate budget lessons to the preconstruction department.
Follow projects during construction through site visits and meetings to track cost accuracy; may assist with change orders.
Maintain historical cost data and estimating files, preferred subcontractor databases, bid forms, bid packages, and estimating databases.
Train preconstruction staff and other personnel, assist with training programs and performance reviews, and support employee career development.
Lead estimating resources and ensure the preconstruction process is communicated and used.
Support other department personnel as needed, including preparing estimates in other disciplines, and perform other assigned duties.