Senior Estimator

McGough•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

McGough is hiring a Senior Estimator to prepare and oversee estimates for complex construction projects. The role includes interpreting project plans and specifications, preparing detailed quantity surveys and estimates for self-performed and subcontracted work, conducting conceptual estimates, and supporting project schedules and deadlines. The Senior Estimator maintains current knowledge of products, vendors, and subcontractors, coordinates bid solicitation, and provides estimating expertise to project and pursuit teams. The position is based at a corporate or regional office and requires regular visits to prospective contract sites, periodic overnight travel, and visits to construction jobsites. The Senior Estimator also supports business development, client and design-team relationships, self-performed work estimating, scheduling, mentoring, training, and company initiatives.

Requirements

Four-year degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
At least 10 years of construction and estimating experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Thorough and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
Self-starter who is motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong computer skills.
Previous experience with On-Screen Takeoff.
Understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Previous oversight of Estimator I and/or Estimator II work.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 20 pounds as needed; using a keyboard and mouse; hearing, speaking, and distinguishing colors; and moving around jobsites, including climbing ladders and stairs and walking on uneven surfaces and long distances.
Ability to visit construction jobsites that may involve dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of experience participating in estimates for commercial and industrial construction projects.
Professional designation such as CPE, LEED AP, DBIA, or CPC.
Demonstrated experience developing productive relationships with project partners, subcontractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret project specifications and plans and prepare detailed, comprehensive quantity surveys.
Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters.
Prepare project estimates covering self-performed work, subcontracted work, and general requirements.
Understand project timelines and applicable deadlines.
Maintain current information on products, vendors, and subcontractors.
Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier bids.
Provide input to the project team for project schedules.
Oversee the take-off process, including existing conditions, temporary provisions, substructure, structure, and masonry; improve take-off methods and mentor Estimator I and Estimator II employees.
Manage bid cards and scopes, address gaps and overlaps, improve bid card methods, and mentor Estimator I and Estimator II employees.
Select and modify estimate templates; use ICAT; evaluate estimating tools; and develop and maintain conceptual pricing and productivity guides.
Communicate with subcontractors, attend design-team and owner meetings, apply constructability knowledge, generate RFIs, evaluate schedules, conduct jobsite visits, and contribute to marketing communications and training programs.
Evaluate cost history and unit prices; price self-performed work and general conditions; develop, review, and approve estimates at conceptual, SD, DD, and CD levels; and evaluate unit, component, MEP, macro-level value analysis, and crew-production pricing.
Complete estimates at all levels, manage internal and external resources and estimating teams, present estimates, and understand contract types.
Assist pursuit teams in understanding prospective projects, researching prospective clients, preparing RFQ and RFP responses, participating in pursuit interviews, and attending preconstruction meetings.
Perform or support quantity take-offs and labor, material, and equipment estimates for McGough self-performed work.
Understand warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs; gather information and assist with PACE preparation and projections; scope bid materials; and assist with CPM schedules for McGough work.
Assist field staff with CPM scheduling, update and distribute schedules, and co-lead Last Planner efforts with field staff.
Participate in business development activities and cultivate relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, potential clients, and design firms.
Attend project management and company meetings, relevant training, and company-sponsored events; support standards of work; and participate in Lean events and the McGough Way.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.