Senior Estimator

Description

The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of comprehensive proposals on large and complex manufacturing projects. This often requires the ability to coordinate and lead the preconstruction effort with both in-house and outside resources. As a key role in our organization, the Senior Estimator is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Identify and evaluate project risks. Engage project team to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed cost models, value engineering assessments, and risk management plans.
• Engage in design review processes to ensure constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in client presentations, proposals, and interviews.
• Ensure detailed scopes-of-work documents are developed. Review SOWs and coordinate with design teams to ensure project requirements are accurately captured.
• Dedicate personal time to building relationships with current and potential clients & trade partners
• Manage subcontractor procurement with operations team.
• Perform constructability reviews to identify potential issues and recommend efficient solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners including outreach to subcontractors/suppliers.
• Develop and analyze alternates & value engineering ideas including comprehensive analysis of cost, schedule and quality impacts. Effectively communicate value engineering options to client.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Develop and update project schedules to align with project milestones and client expectations.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify business opportunities. Identify new project opportunities through market awareness and industry relationships
• Lead preconstruction efforts including strategic planning. Manage internal and external resources to develop comprehensive proposals including scope documents, conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, alternates, and schedules
• Consistently holds themselves and others accountable to high performance standards, quality outcomes, professionalism and ethical conduct. Encourages continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback, mentorship, and support to team members.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented problem-solver with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects. Ability and willingness to take calculated risks to achieve project goals. Able to lead project teams and clients to decisions with imperfect information.
• Highly-motivated leader able to set a clear vision, inspire others, and foster a culture of excellence.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of preconstruction experience within the industrial construction industry (5+ years preferred).
• Well-versed in cost estimating, design/build and design/assist project delivery, scheduling, and project planning.
• Ability to travel to multiple job sites as needed
• Prior experience with warehouses, data centers, or mission critical is required.
• Sense of urgency and a high degree of personal responsibility, initiative and integrity.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, candid work environments
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business/finance or related field of study is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience as an estimator for a commercial General Contractor; experience in Manufacturing, Life Science, and/or Healthcare preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Communicates clearly and consistently with customers & team members

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance