Senior Estimator

Description

• Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate.
• Estimate all types of projects and to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential
• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
• Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids.
• Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Identify and meet customers' needs, expectations, and requirements
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes. Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Mentor and assist with the development of Estimators
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout.
• After the successful bid at project turnover, meet with the Project Management departments to fully explain job scope, potential areas of attention and other aspects for the successful transition of the project.
• Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program.

Requirements

• Oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
• Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• General work environment - sitting for extended periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions, such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.
• Minimum 4 years' estimating or other relevant experience in closing constructions estimates
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Up to 10%
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance