Senior Estimator, Federal Group

About this role

Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Estimating
Department: Estimating
Reports to: Chief Estimator
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).

• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.

• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.

• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.

• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.

• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.

• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.

• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.

• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.

• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.

• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.

• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.

• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Key Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Extreme attention to detail required.

• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.

• Motivated and driven.

• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.

• 10+ years of experience in construction.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.

• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.

• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.

• Federal bidding/estimating experience strongly desired, but not required.