Job Description
Job Responsibilities
As part of the Estimating Department, the estimator will perform their duties and responsibilities in support of the departments mission to win work through
development and submission of high-quality estimates and proposals. The following responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work
being performed by this position.
- Review project solicitation documents for accuracy and completeness and develop questions as they related to the assigned scope of work
- Evaluate and analyze subcontractor / vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope. (Quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.)
- Perform conceptual estimating, in support of a firm fixed price estimate
- Determining the total cost of materials, equipment, utilities, and labor for construction projects
- Managing pre-qualification and pre-bid submissions
- Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates
- Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries, when required
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and vendors
- Assessing the risk levels associated with a project
Job Qualifications / Skills
As the Senior Estimator, you will need to be a team player, detail oriented, highly organized, hardworking and have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
simultaneously and work under pressure to meet / set goals, budgets and deadlines. Specific qualifications / skills include :
Ability to understand construction documents and recognize potential construction issuesGood interpersonal and communication skills both written and oralAbility to work in a team environment with multiple projects at the same timeExcellent interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skillsAbility to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitudeOSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety training or wiliness to obtainEducation and Experience Requirements
B.S. degree in civil or architectural engineering, construction management, or an equivalent degree4 years of experience in the construction industry with an emphasis on subcontractor supervision, coordination and or estimatingExperience in fixed price, design-build and / or self-perform estimating a plusExperience with government project estimating a plusExperience with concrete, masonry, steel or interiors, a plusCompetency working with a wide range of technology including computers, tablets, phones, and with Cloud base software program