What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Wagman?

We are currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join ourWagman Construction, Inc team. Reporting to the Vice President of Preconstruction, the Senior Estimator leads a team of estimators, developing strategic bid strategies and fostering strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to drive project success through timely execution. The Senior Estimator oversees proposal preparation, risk and budget management, and project coordination, ensuring accurate cost estimates and team alignment.

Wagman is a multi-faceted construction firm with operations in heavy civil, general construction and geotechnical construction services. Founded in 1902, Wagman is a fourth generation, family-owned company with offices in Pennsylvania and Virginia. As a full-service general contractor, Wagman Construction facilitates growth and development in senior living, healthcare, higher education, urban, institutional, and industrial markets in central Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland.

Qualifications :

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
Strong leadership and management skills including individual & team development, coaching, and mentoring.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with clients, designers, direct reports, and subcontractors.
Knowledge of market pricing and trends.
Ability to conceptualize and create construction budgets based on preliminary designs.
Excellent analytical, reporting, and negotiating skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.

Essential Functions :

Develop strategic bid strategies to foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to enhance project success and competitive advantage.

Identify, mitigate, avoid, transfer, and address risks, contractual terms, and constructability issues, ensuring they are accounted for within project budgets.

Oversee the creation of detailed estimates & proposals, including cost breakdowns, scope of work, value management options, and market input. Ensure all documentation is prepared and reviewed ahead of submission deadlines. May include lump sum, GMP, or negotiated price proposals.

Project coordination and leadership execution through internal meetings (i.e. kick-offs, scope reviews, and early bird estimates), ensuring alignment among estimators, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Maintain relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely bids and proper scope understanding, while fostering communication and expanding the subcontractor base through networking and meet-and-greets.

Review and manage self-perform work, including labor productivity rates, material pricing, and equipment needs, ensuring alignment with project margins and strategies.

Lead preconstruction meetings with clients, reviewing cost impacts, scheduling, and design changes. Maintain and distribute updated value management documents and review matrices.

Write, review, and ensure approval of comprehensive scope of work for subcontractors, ensuring clarity and completeness before issuing work orders or purchase orders.

Ensure all estimators conduct thorough take-offs and provide accurate bid tabulations. Oversee the compilation of estimate workbooks and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.

Submit all required reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.). Lead team and manage the growth and development of all direct reports.

Maintain a high level of professionalism by following the values of WCI in all interactions.

Physical Requirements of the Essential Functions :

Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (up to 7 hours).

Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. occasionally

Able to occasionally bend, squat, kneel, and climb (i.e., ladders) throughout the workday.

Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.

Must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, etc.).

Ability to travel to project sites and work at heights above 6 feet as necessary.

Must have acceptable corrected vision and hearing.

Company Benefits :

Wagman wants to keep employees and their families happy and healthy! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes :

Medical / Vision / Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care

Company Paid Disability and Life Insurance

Wellness Programs and Incentives, that include Orthopedic Care

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave & Adoption Assistance

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Our Values

Wagman's Core Values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, innovation, sense of urgency, and community are an integral part of every decision and every plan made at Wagman and these values have laid the foundation for our success and longevity for our past, present, and future. Consistently being recognized with national and regional awards for projects, safety and community is a testament of our commitment to these values. Beyond the buildings and bridges which connect and improve our communities, Wagman has community engagement programs and initiatives which help to build better, for our people.

Wagman Culture

Wagman is committed to cultivating a workforce and preserving a culture built on our core values. Our people are our most valuable assets. We value the diverse identities, experiences, perspectives, backgrounds capabilities and talents that our people bring to Wagman.

From hiring to training, development, and promotions to special events, Wagman is committed to providing equal and equitable opportunities and rewarding experiences. As a family business providing a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with our mission, we foster diverse and inclusive work experiences and a sense of belonging.

Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value our diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wagman is proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V.

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