Senior Estimator

Overview

Senior Estimator handling large project bids and cost analysis for construction

Key Responsibilities

• estimating
• contract tracking
• bid review
• technical support
• data integration
• document control

Tasks

-Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc. -Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts -Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. -Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids -Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required -Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on complex projects -Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction -Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures -Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures

Requirements

• hcss heavybid
• blue beam
• ms excel
• smartbid
• bachelor
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-5+ years of relevant estimating and project management experience -10 or more years experience estimating for building projects -Capable of effectively working within a cohesive Heavy Civil estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals and conclude efforts during joint venture team reviews on major projects when applicable -Hands on experience in public projects, including buildings, infrastructure, and/or commercial construction projects -Excellent written and verbal skills -Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar from an accredited institution -Previous estimating experience on projects over $100M in value -Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner’s representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations -Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required -Experience working with HCSS Heavy Bid, Blue Beam, MS Excel, SmartBid

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About Wdf Inc.

-Operating divisions include plumbing, HVAC & fire protection, and specialty general contracting under diverse delivery methods. -Key projects span from high‑rise office towers to schools, water treatment plants, transportation hubs and environmental facilities. -Notable works include One World Trade Center plumbing, Bronx Zoo Madagascar HVAC, Yankee Stadium, Rockefeller Center and MTA station renovations. -Part of GreenStar Services Corporation alongside Five Star Electric and Nagelbush Mechanical, offering full‑service construction solutions. -Experienced leadership guides a legacy-focused company balancing historic roots with modern specialty contracting expertise.

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