Estimator

About Shiel Sexton

Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including: Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance.  We have a passion for creating a great building experience which pushes us to an exceptional standard each day.  We Build for People Who Expect More. This is what defines our company and our culture. 

As a 100% employee-owned company, Shiel Sexton is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with a wide range of experience, knowledge and strengths.  We have built a culture regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability where your voice can and will be heard.  After all, a great company can only be as great as its employees, and our team is the best of the best. 

Estimator 1 at Shiel Sexton

The Estimator position reports directly to the Project Executive of Estimating. Primary responsibilities include establishing rapport and open communication with subcontractors, potential clients and design consultants, and leading the estimating efforts from project conception through final pricing, using a variety of contracting methods.

Role Expectations and Competencies

• Demonstrates the ability to make informed and timely decisions based upon available knowledge and changing conditions.
• Ability to use computers efficiently and effectively to complete tasks.
• Achieves positive results by embracing the individual strengths and skills of a team.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities and outline necessary steps to achieve predefined goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess complex problems and propose courses of action that further the objectives of Shiel Sexton.
• Ability to meet a high standard of productivity by adapting to changing circumstances.
• Review and understand a given set of construction documents in order to perform detailed and quantify takeoffs.
• Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and understanding unit pricing, in order to create milestone level budgets.
• Working in small teams of estimators and project managers to collaborate on bid/budget strategies.
• Developing professional relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Analyze and understand subcontractor proposals on bid day in high stress atmosphere.
• Managing the budgeting/bidding process on individual projects, with specific focus on projects ranging from small to medium size.
• Working with design consultants and subcontractors in a professional and collaborative manner to achieve the owner’s desired outcomes.
• Reviewing and understanding the plans and specifications, with an ability to identify errors and ask clear and concise questions for clarification.
• Creating and communicating accurate scopes of work to subcontractors.
• Validating subcontractor proposals quickly and accurately.
• Preparing deliverables for clients, including scope of work write-ups, value engineering ideas, quantity takeoffs, assumptions, and clarifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience in estimating/preconstruction in commercial construction;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar discipline is preferred;
• Construction operations experience is preferred;
• Sound knowledge of estimating practices;
• Strong working knowledge of Onscreen Takeoff and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodical approach to problem solving;
• Team player with ability to work independently and autonomously; and
• Solid organizations, time management, and prioritization skills.

Working Conditions

Personnel Management |40 Hours/week |Dynamic work schedule dependent on project status |Working construction environment |Outdoor/Construction Site Work/Office setting |Moderate Safety Risk |Deadline Requirements |Delivery of accurate and completed project