The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing sections of construction estimates including the soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing quantity take-offs, reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work. The Senior Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for posting of addenda
- Collaborate with the Estimating team to resolve request for information
- Manage vendor solicitation
- Coordinate initial Subcontractor contacts
- Lead quantity take-offs
- Updating or posting of plans and specifications (in-house and in online subcontractor planroom)
- Generate and manage tab sheets
- Create tab sheets for subcontractor quotes and bid leveling that encompass complete scope of work
- Manage pricing as directed, specifically self-perform
- Work with the Project Director and project team to create bid packaging documents
- Writing of scopes of work
Minimum Requirements - 5+ years of industry experience in estimating and/or preconstruction
- Knowledge and efficiency in construction industry software
- Desire to learn and grow
- Strong math/accounting skills
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
- Functions effectively as part of a team
- Dependability
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Good time management skills and organizational skills
- Ability to read drawings and specifications
- Ability to accurately obtain quantities
- Bachelor's Degree- Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or equivalent
