Senior Estimator
About The Position
The Estimator gathers and evaluates information to prepare detailed total cost estimates for cost-effectiveness during the construction bid process. The role may involve visiting construction sites and analyzing proposals, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to understand project requirements. Estimators work closely with project managers to coordinate vendors and subcontractors during bidding and collaborate across operations, project management, purchasing, and accounting to produce accurate, competitive bids. They determine project time, labor, materials, and product costs and communicate requirements to clients. The work is mainly performed in an office, with occasional construction-site visits as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Civil Engineering, or Project Management.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
- Responsibility for timely and accurate work and commitment to corporate goals.
- Team-oriented mindset and proven ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams and departments.
- Project management experience.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to customers, vendors, subcontractors, and employees.
- Ability to give effective and persuasive presentations on proposals and/or projects to customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- 7–10 years of construction experience.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Read and understand plans at various design stages, from schematic and budgetary plans through detailed takeoffs and pricing of complete plans for private, public, and commercial projects.
- Prepare and complete estimates covering materials, labor, and equipment.
- Vet vendors and subcontractors.
- Analyze and compile estimate data affecting labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure estimates are accurate and timely.
- Collaborate with operations, project management, field crews, and other departments to validate pricing, production rates, and constructability and support a smooth handoff from estimating to project execution.
- Negotiate contracts.
- Manage portals.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously using effective time-management skills.
- Review project plans, scope of work, and specifications to identify risks and determine whether to bid on a project.
- Complete special projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
