Senior Estimator, Infrastructure

Webcor•San Francisco, CA

18d

About The Position

The Senior Estimator prepares detailed cost estimates for proposed infrastructure and heavy civil projects, including competitive bids and negotiated work. The role performs quantity take-offs, applies unit costs, inputs data, coordinates bid documents for subcontractor distribution, and researches product data and suppliers. Extensive knowledge of construction costs and the ability to support the Preconstruction team are imperative. The position leads estimating activities and team members, works with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and Webcor employees, and contributes to design development through cost, schedule, quality, constructability, conceptual estimating, and value-engineering input. The Senior Estimator also builds relationships with the local subcontractor market, reviews subcontractor cost data for accuracy and sufficiency, and peer-reviews work before estimates are consolidated. The role requires advanced estimating and construction knowledge, experience with design-build projects, and the ability to lead constructability reviews. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required. Typically, at least ten years of diversified estimating and construction experience is required. The base pay range is $175,050–$192,550; actual pay depends on individual skill level and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Typically, a minimum of ten years of diversified estimating and construction experience.
Advanced knowledge of construction costs and principles.
Advanced knowledge of WinEst, OST, Revit, Excel, and BuildingConnected.
Advanced knowledge of construction drawings and costs.
Advanced knowledge of costs for preparing conceptual estimates.
General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
Ability to lead constructability reviews.
Design-build project and estimating experience.
Advanced knowledge of insurance, bonds, contingencies, and mark-ups.
Ability to use risk-management tools, such as a Risk Register, during project pursuits and preconstruction services.
Advanced knowledge of value engineering and design trend log utilization.
Proficiency in strategic communication and delivering impactful messages to diverse audiences.
Strategic customer focus and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Strategic decision quality and sound judgment.
Strategic analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
Desire to continue learning and growing and to pursue continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain a value-added approach to estimating.
Working knowledge of infrastructure construction costs, production-based estimating, and unit-pricing contract structures.
Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.
Ability to sit for long periods, generally up to seven hours per day; occasionally stand and walk.
Ability to perform repetitive hand motions, including constant keyboarding, and to use vision to read computer monitors and paper documents.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer, photocopy machine, and fax machine.
Occasional ability to stoop, kneel, and lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior field experience in civil construction supporting infrastructure work, including water/wastewater treatment plants and pump stations, substations and electrical conveyance, mass transit stations, or horizontal utility development and distribution at a campus level.

Responsibilities

Lead the estimating team in preparing detailed quantity take-offs for assigned project segments and applying unit costs.
Invite subcontractors to submit pricing using an approved list of contractors.
Create bid packages that are complete in scope and easy to follow.
Review construction documents for negotiated and bid projects and determine the nature and scope of the work.
Collaborate with and lead architects, owner representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and Webcor employees.
Participate in design meetings with owners and architects during design development.
Involve organizational subject matter experts to provide feedback to owners and architects on cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
Manage relationships with owners and architects.
Develop conceptual estimates at a strategic level.
Build relationships with the local subcontractor market.
Compile subcontractor cost data for Webcor estimators and review it for accuracy and sufficiency before completing the final estimate.
Work with architects and owners on value engineering when preliminary estimates exceed the owner's expected budget.
Explore architectural alternatives and price alternatives with potential cost savings.
Solicit input from the Webcor team to identify cost-saving alternatives as needed.
Assist in maintaining and updating the master subcontractor list for all trades.
Lead, develop, and motivate more junior team members as required.
Peer-review work for accuracy and offer suggestions before bid data is consolidated.
Perform other special projects and tasks as assigned.