Senior Estimator - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries Group is looking to hire a Senior Estimator for work in Baton Rouge, LA. This position prepares complete estimates and bid proposals for large and/or complex project(s) and determines project plans and specifications. This is an exempt role and reports to the Senior VP of Corporate Estimating and Proposals. The role involves establishing procedures for specific goals in a broad area of work, with only results being reviewed, and developing procedures within the limits of policy and guidelines.

Requirements

Junior College or Trade / Vocational Training
Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management/estimating
Minimum four (4) to five (5) years of field experience and/or education in construction management
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of all aspects of cost estimation and budgeting protocols
Familiar with estimating/budgeting computer software
Good leadership and mentoring skills
Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Responsibilities

Preparing estimates and bid proposals for large and/or complex projects
Effectively lead a team of estimators, quantity surveyors, and other personnel on large and/or complex projects
Evaluate bid packages and verify all documents have been properly transmitted by the client
Work with the Estimating/Proposals Coordinator to establish client proposal requirements and develop a responsibility matrix
Issue fabrication and subcontractor bid packages
Attend pre-bid meetings
Make a site visit to understand logistics and identify obstructions and/or hindrances
Conduct and/or coordinate labor and material take-offs
Assign labor units to the quantity take-off
Send material to BOQ for pricing
Incorporate client addendum into the estimate
Develop a bar chart schedule for estimating purposes and submittal to the client
Receive and evaluate material, fabrication and subcontractor quotes
Establish overall estimate costs (Estimate Summary Sheets)
Meet with management to review the estimate and make necessary changes
Create proposal documents for client submission
Ensure the proposal is transmitted to the client on time with all required documents
Attend post-bid meetings
Follow-up with client requests after proposal submittal
If awarded the project, engage in the estimating turnover process with the construction department
Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction