Senior Estimator

Cajun Industries•St. George, LA

About The Position

The Senior Estimator analyzes industrial construction drawings, specifications, client request for proposals, and other documentation to prepare labor, material, and equipment estimates for construction projects by performing the following duties. The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

Requirements

Must have 10 plus years’ experience with estimating industrial construction packages
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a construction related field or experience in the industrial construction industry and have an understanding of the craft work being performed
Must be proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Computer Programs
Must be proficient developing estimate schedule in Primavera or similar program
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
Reading, writing and hearing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
Must have knowledge of safety rules and regulations and learn client and company policy

Responsibilities

Review and understand the bid documents published by the client
Perform quantity take-off and price take-off
Complete manhour per detailed construction unit labor estimate to determine estimated labor
Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
Prepare project CPM bid schedule with man loaded resources
Coordinate disciplines scope determinations; Solicits and evaluates subcontractor proposals
Understand specific uses of construction equipment and determine the equipment needed to complete the presented scope per the drawings and documents
Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
Verify completeness of estimate and conduct review of peer estimates
Promote interaction with estimating team by brainstorming constructability of project, maximizing creativity, analyzing production rates, and maximizing indirect costs to reduce duration
Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data