Senior Estimator

We are looking for an experienced Construction Senior Estimator. The ideal candidate would be someone who has worked for a General Commercial Contractor to be considered as a candidate. Also, must have experience estimating individual ground-up projects valued at $10 million at a minimum for a general contractor.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

Provide leadership and coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts.

TYPICAL DUTIES :

• Provide client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required. Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating / pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in overall implementation of company objectives, including profitability, quality and schedule.
• Position has direct profit and loss responsibility.
• Perform additional assignments per Management's direction.

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