Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator will be the leader of the estimating team, responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects. This includes collaborating with the General Trades estimators, project management teams, and subcontractors to ensure accurate, competitive, and timely estimates for both large-scale projects ($10-40M) and smaller projects (less than $10M). The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in preconstruction and estimating, with a strong understanding of construction costs, risks, and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Estimating Team in the execution and timely delivery of full-scope estimates for construction projects.
• Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure completeness and determine scope of work.
• Develop estimates based on various construction delivery methods (Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC) and project phases.
• Critically analyze bid documents, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and communicate these insights to management.
• Organize and lead the bid team, providing direction on means and methods, schedules, and strategies.
• Participate in technical proposals for Alternative Delivery projects.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific trades as needed.
• Create accurate crew and production cost estimates, collaborating with the estimating team to review prices.
• Solicit and analyze subcontractor and vendor pricing inputs as necessary.
• Attend project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews.
• Develop unit costs accurately and maintain consistent cost history for projects.
• Review plans and specifications for all categories of work, including civil/site construction, structural systems, mechanical systems, and more.
• Monitor actual cost versus estimated cost, ensuring that project cost history is maintained.
• Maintain and manage a subcontractor database and prequalification process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring that the company's core values are upheld and customer expectations are met.