Senior Estimator

Construction Estimator

Established Interiors General Contracting company seeking experienced Construction Estimator for current and anticipated new business volume.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparing complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
• Performing a constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issues.
• Performing value engineering by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
• Serving as liaison with subcontractors and design team (architects, engineers, consultants).
• Preparing detailed estimate of entire scope of assigned trades, building systems, and / or overall project cost.
• Preparing and assembling bids and proposals for different contract types (lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.)
• Analyzing all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
• Analyzing existing site conditions or construction sequences, logistics and phasing requirements to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
• Creating Requests for Information (RFIs) and reacting to responses.
• Attending Scope Reconciliation Meetings with fellow Estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Preparing scope / leveling sheets for assigned trades.
• Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work. Determining if scope is covered and managing risk of scope gaps.
• Meeting with subcontractors to finalize scope.
• Working with operations staff and fellow Estimators to ensure that general conditions and general requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate.
• May work with preconstruction team in development of project or in the pursuit of new opportunities.
• Supervising Assistant Estimators and / or Interns as assigned, including completion of performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and / or experience.
• Knowledge of building construction methods and materials and their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, systems, and trade practices.
• Ability to read and have a basic understanding of general contracts, subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of accounting, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.