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Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

Faulconer ConstructionCary, NC, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Responsibilities : Reports directly to either the Chief of Estimating or to the Director of Estimating. Senior Estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Senior Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity, for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. The Senior Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with team members based on bid needs. The Senior Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations, while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.

Primary Job Duties : Estimator’s job duties include but are not limited to the following list below.

Process Management : 10%

  • Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
  • Participate in project “Kick-Off” meetings with Operations Staff
  • Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff
  • Coordinate, supervise, and review work of assigned department personnel to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Operational Management : 90%

  • Ensure In-House Procedures are being Followed (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub / Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)
  • May assist the Chief Estimator in coordination of overall corporate estimating functions, including staff training.
  • Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignments, and be responsible for accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
  • Review, discuss and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, job costs into current job cost analysis.
  • Review proposal specifications, drawings and geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
  • Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors needed to perform the work.
  • Write detailed scopes of work including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions and exclusions for bid proposals.
  • Interface with Owners and Architects / Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value management information.
  • Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meeting.
  • Support Operations Staff as required
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate / bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management
  • Research future opportunities and projects.
  • Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects / Engineers, vendors and other contractors.
  • When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.
  • Qualifications :

  • 5 to 8 years direct work experience in an estimating capacity, including all aspects of a bid preparation.
  • Thorough knowledge of company procedures and estimating techniques.
  • Ability to estimate all types of projects / contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
  • Willingness and ability to occasionally work long hours to finalize a bid.
  • Ability to work in front of a computer for long periods of time.
  • Ability to travel to prebid meetings / site visits.
  • Exemplary verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Must be proficient with Excel, Word, HeavyBid / HCSS, AGTEK, and Smartbid.
  • Faulconer Team Attributes :

  • Positive, team oriented attitude
  • Open to personal and professional training and development
  • It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

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