Senior Estimator - Renewable Energy Construction

The Wesson Group, LLC., is expanding and looking for an addition to our tight-knit team. We are a young and rapidly growing general contractor located in Johnstown, NY. We currently are looking for a Senior Estimator with a background in heavy and highway construction and Renewable Energy markets to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.

Responsibilities Briefly Described

Provide and coordinate full estimating services on heavy-civil and heavy-highway construction projects ranging from $1M to $250M

Lead estimating team and provide technical direction in estimating assignments.

Provide Market and Competition Analysis for pursuits.

Review and approve estimates prepared by the estimating team.

Reviewing Customer contracts to ensure proper scope and terms.

Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.

Establish and Maintain relationships with key subcontractor estimating teams

Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid

Participate in and/or lead design-build preconstruction services, both internally and in joint ventures to ensure high quality, competitive estimates and schedules.

Utilize benchmarking data to maintain or improve target margins

Research upcoming projects and aid in developing customer base

Attend potential bid meetings and required site visits

Present estimate and participate in executive bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.

Supervise, direct, and mentor preconstruction department staff reports to ensure individual development and that The Wesson Group’s quality standards are met, and standard operating procedures are followed

Bid and pre-construction scoping

Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure full coverage on all scopes of work.

Prepare preliminary pre-bid schedules

Work with PM and other required staff to prepare statements of qualifications

Collaborating with Project Managers, Contractors, Engineers, and suppliers to prepare accurate estimates

Drafting proposals that outline the project requirements

Work with estimating staff to acquire competitive and successful bids

Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at budget transfer and pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.

Provide Business Development Support through maintaining positive client contacts and developing opportunities with new clients and markets.

Make recommendations for software upgrades.

Maintain subscriptions for project search databases and monitor databases for opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

Have a winning attitude, a positive problem-solving approach, and enjoy working in a team environment.

Ability to supervise and lead an Estimating team to a successful project award.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting stringent deadlines.

Resourcefulness and creativity.

Have a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering and have 5 to 10 years of highway, utility infrastructure and/or Renewable Energy preferred.

Three positive client or employer references from whom you’ve worked in the last 5 years.

OSHA 30 Certificate and related training

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package including bonus program

Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision and Dental package

Supplemental 401(k) with company match

Company paid Life Insurance, Short term and long-term disability

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Position Outcomes

Align with TWG’s Purpose, Vision, and Core Values

Develop into a Chief Estimator role with responsibility for applying appropriate profit and overhead, Estimating Department budgets, staffing, personnel development, and technology and software advancements.

Become a leader and mentor for estimating and pre-construction department staff.

Become an integral part of the strategic planning process with accurate insight on future revenue stream and development of new market pursuits.

Enforce relevant policies and procedures and update and continually improve procedures to adapt to the ever-changing workforce and technology advancements.

The Wesson Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.