22 Senior Estimator-Federal Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Garney Construction is Hiring a Senior Estimator-Federal Near Charlotte, NC
What You Will Be Doing
- Able to review front end docs and federal personnel requirements, and properly account for costs in estimates.
- Understand nuances of bid form management, implications of ways to fill out (pitfalls & opportunities).
- Input, vet and manage database of federal subcontractors, including designation of their socio-economic status.
- As required, schedule and lead internal and joint-venture estimate reviews with management team.
- Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk / profit.
- Ensure proper labor rates are included in each estimate, matching or exceeding minimum requirements of wage determinations, collective bargaining agreements, and local prevailing wages used by profit centers. Rate management includes utilizing proper labor burden/fringe rates.
- responsible for explaining and coordinating subs & suppliers utilized in the estimate, along with any scope gaps/overlaps that may exist. Management team responsible for contract negotiation and execution.
- Assist in the creation of schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, means and methods, and constructability to ensure completeness and limit risk.
- Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates, and cost models.
- Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer.
- Participation in alternative delivery proposals, interviews, and pursuits (DB, PDB, CMAR)
- Communicate and ensure understanding of Buy America(n) requirements for each bid.
- Interface regularly with team members, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure complete understanding of the project scope
- Able to effectively prepare and communicate estimator instructions for joint-venture estimates.
- Estimating experience (5-8- years)- Preferably in the federal space.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
- Experience with solicitation types in various stages involving the firm, fixed price, design build, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects.
- Understanding/Certification in EM385 and USACE CQC – preferred (or able to obtain post-employment).
- DBIA certification - preferred (or able to obtain post-employment).
- Proper communication/coordination with estimating staff in all regions.
- Strong Leadership: effectively manage and train new estimators in their duties.
- Proper time management to allow adequate time for all important aspects of job duty.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to professionally communicate in highly stressed environments.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K Retirement plan
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term disability
- Holidays, Vacation and PTO
- Bonus program
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$77k-100k (estimate)
05/08/2024
07/02/2024
garney.com
PORTLAND, OR
3,000 - 7,500
1961
JOHN I GARNEY
$500M - $1B
Business Services
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About Garney Construction
Garney Construction is a national leader in water and wastewater construction. Since 1961, weve focused on building water and wastewater systems of all sizes for municipal, federal, industrial, and private clients. We specialize in collaborative project delivery solutions, including CMAR and design-build, for our clients nationwide. We are building the ideal employee owned company. By operating under Garney's Goals & Philosophies, we have created a unique culture that revolves around ownership. Our customers and employee-owners embrace this culture and the result is growth and success. Growth ...creates opportunities for our employee-owners and provides them a fulfilling career. Success brings profitability which allows our employee-owners to retire securely. All of this while building systems that provide clean water for our communities. 100% employee ownedthis is the Garney formula. OWNERSHIP. OPPORTUNITY. RETIREMENT SECURITY.
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