Senior Estimator

Description

• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Identify parts of project that may be key to making a competitive estimate.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids.
• Estimate all types of projects and to coordinate and supervise group work effort essential
• Identify and meet customers’ needs, expectations, and requirements
• 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.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• 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.
• Maintain files of all working documents to back-up estimate figures and update the Rosendin approved estimating program.
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes.
• 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.
• Perform arithmetic calculations required for estimating
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and change priorities as necessary
• Mentor and assist with the development of Estimators
• Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes. Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings

Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
• 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.
• Work under pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• 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
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Oral and written communication skills as required for the position
• Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred
• Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
• Up to 10%

Benefits

• 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.
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance