Senior Estimator - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking a Senior Estimator for work in Baton Rouge, LA. This exempt role reports to the Senior VP of Corporate Estimating and Proposals. The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing complete estimates and bid proposals for large and/or complex projects, determining project plans and specifications, and establishing procedures for specific goals in a broad area of work where only results are reviewed. The role involves 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.