Senior Estimator

Job Description

We are a large Commercial General Contractor seeking an experienced and self-motivated individual to join our Procurement Department as a Senior Estimator. The Estimator should be able to take a strategic approach to winning with creative planning and development experience and should be a demonstrated team player with the ability to foster a collaborative atmosphere through the preconstruction efforts. He/she should have outstanding presentation skills and the ability to “interview” with Owners and develop and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Reads and outlines project specifications
• Discusses and establishes bid strategies, concerns, and advantages
• Defines major or priority subcontractors
• Directs Plans Coordinators for vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination using SmartBid
• Establishes, writes, and reviews work scopes for subcontractors
• Conducts pre-bid meetings with MHC Operations personnel and Subcontractors as needed
• Assists operations staff on project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination
• Sets up Bid Day Summaries and General Requirements Set up bid spreadsheets or conceptual spreadsheets to complete a bid
• Accurately takes off as required for CSI Divisions 1-46
• Prices items of both self-performed and sub contracted work on a unit priced basis
• Utilizes Subcontractor and Field production Data to establish database pricing
• Improves existing subcontractor relationships and gets to know the subcontractors/suppliers
• Monitors coverage with the plans coordinators and solicits new subcontractors to bid
• Reviews and executes bid forms, bid bonds, etc., on bid projects
• Reviews estimates for accuracy, constructability, and risks
• Relies on judgment and experience to plan and establish deadlines
• Assists Estimating Department as needed to facilitate teamwork
• Assigns and reviews all work scopes and helps as needed to meet deadlines for bid and negotiated projects
• Leads the conceptual budgeting and preconstruction portion of the Procurement Process
• Participates in owner interviews and leads presentations of estimates and proposals to sell our efforts
• Tracks Value Analysis items from Development/Acceptance/Non-Acceptance/Inclusion into proposal
• Assists with constructability reviews, system analysis of building components, and MEP Systems
• Leads and completes multiple 15M projects at a time
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of experience as an estimator in Commercial Construction
• Experience with projects over $15 Million
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, procedures, technology, and programs within the construction field
• A certain degree of creativity and innovation is required to out plan the competition
• Must be able to lead an estimate and take full charge of either a conceptual or hard bid
• Must be able to use strategic and innovative methods to obtain sub coverage for bids, especially in new geographic areas
• Experience with self-performance of concrete and carpentry highly desired
• Must be able to schedule and train Estimators in all aspects of estimating
• Proficient in Timberline, OST, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (individual and family plans paid by company)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (paid by company)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance (paid by company)
• Supplemental Insurance
  
  

Company Description

Founded in 1976, Martin-Harris Construction (MHC) has grown to be the largest general contractor in Nevada with projects throughout the Southwest.

In response to our Clients’ needs for a multi-faceted contractor, we maintain dedicated talent and resources in a wide variety of industries, experience in all delivery methods, and with in-house, self-performance capabilities to augment projects when needed. This ensures that no matter the scope — from $10K emergency repairs to $100K tenant improvements and $10M renovations to $100M new builds — we have the resources and experience to consistently provide a certainty of delivery to achieve any project goal and build strong relationships with our Clients.

Martin-Harris is a relationship-driven firm founded on Core Values that have resulted in longstanding partnerships with Clients, Design Professionals and Subcontractors. Every MHC Associate strives to deliver more value and innovation to each of our Clients and projects. This desire to not only meet, but exceed expectations, is also rooted in our Core Values and built into our company culture. These ideals are the inspiration for our company motto: Discover Excellence.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Martin Harris is a zero tolerance and drug free environment.

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Martin-Harris Construction.