Senior Estimator

Essential Functions

• Leads Estimating Team with timely roll-out and execution of the entire estimate deliverable process.
• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work
• Develop full-scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM / GC construction documents
• Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management
• Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction with regards to means and methods, schedule and strategy
• Provide detailed quantity take off of specific trades when required
• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required
• Performs technical / plan review when required
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history
• Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, with 10+ years of preconstruction / estimating and / or operations experience on commercial construction projects
• Knowledgeable of the following :
• civil / site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software : Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD 3D, Takeoff Software
• Strong computer skills including the ability to use estimating software such as  spread sheets, bid management, online plan rooms and database applications and Microsoft products Powered by JazzHR