Senior Estimator

As a result of its controlled and sustainable growth, ONeill Contractors has advanced to the next stage of its development plan and will add a Sr. Estimator to its growing team.

The Sr. Estimator will be responsible for managing all aspects and functions of the estimating department. They will generate estimates and secure subcontractor pricing required for bidding efforts across all scopes, systems, and assemblies. Typical project sizes range from $3-15 million, have 1 to 2-year periods of performance, and involve 5 to 10 first-tier subcontractors.

The Sr. Estimator will mentor and aid in the development of our current estimator(s), review and approve their work, and train new and/or new estimators who may be added to the team as the need dictates.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience bidding on projects solicited by U.S. Federal Government agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the General Services Administration (GSA).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the bidding process for all design-build, design-bid-build, and firm fixed-price work.
• Build estimates based on a practical understanding of design, constructibility, logistics, sequencing, and means and methods of a project.
• Solicit subcontractors for proposals to ensure competitive pricing is established.
• Perform quantity take-offs to review with subcontractors to confirm accurate scope.
• Be a key collaborator for new and existing subcontractor relationships.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, scope of work, and other documents to accurately create a budget proposal to the client.
• Prioritize and organize deadlines for bidding requirements.
• Level subcontractor proposals to establish accurate budgets.
• Coordinate with the project team to establish appropriate allowances in the budget for work not completely clear on the bid documents.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude for projects.
• Represent the company on pre-bid walk-throughs to obtain pertinent information needed to produce an accurate proposal that is consistent with existing conditions and owner’s requirements.
• Participate in the transfer of projects after award to the project managing team.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Strong working knowledge of construction methods and processes
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organized, efficient, and responsive to the needs of internal and external clients alike.
• Proven ability to create a complete proposal package for government contract work.
• Healthcare estimating experience is preferred but not required.
• Must have excellent communication skills and a natural ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• The right candidate for this job will have demonstrated interpersonal skills with a variety of individuals and groups, subcontractors, individual employees, jobsite teams, and company executives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree and ten years of experience in construction estimating or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 to 10 years of experience estimating Federal Government construction projects.
• Proficiency in System for Award Management (SAM), MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Pro, and Builders Exchange or simular software.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to produce valid driver's license, birth certificate, and social security card.
• Able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check required for access to U.S. Military installations.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Salary based on qualifications
• Structured Bonus Plan
• 401K with company match
• Company-sponsored Continued Education and Training
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off