Job Type
Full-time
Description
Our dynamic and successful Project Controls Group is seeking a full-time Lead Estimator to join their team. This position would be based in our Minneapolis, MN office. As a Lead Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on transportation projects including Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and complex roadway/bridge projects in the region. A candidate located in the Minneapolis metro area is preferred, but a hybrid or even fully remote position will be considered to find the best candidate. Growth opportunities include leading estimating efforts, training/developing younger staff, and implementing new strategies.
Responsibilities:- Prepare estimates at all project levels including conceptual, 30/60/90 percent design and during construction
- Lead estimate development for use in all areas of business lines
- Utilize major software tools such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, AGTEK, Trimble Business Center. Understanding and fluency in those software tools preferred
- Manage specific discipline tasks and serve as a point of contact for internal clients on multidisciplinary projects.
- Assist in managing medium to large/more complex projects.
- Lead small single-discipline focused projects and serve as a point of contact for external clients.
- Serves as trusted technical resource and demonstrates sound judgement.
- Develop project estimates in accordance with company standards
- Demonstrate leadership amongst their peers at a group level.
- Lead staff development and mentoring as well as supervision of other team members.
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Qualifications: - Related 2- or 4-year degree, OR 5+ years' relevant experience without degree.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience as a supervisor
- Ability to obtain Estimating certification, AACE International preferred, other cost certifications may be considered.
- Contractor project experience preferred.
- Prior Department of Transportation experience in cost and schedule functions preferred.
- Knowledge in some phases of design development, construction, environmental and planning efforts.
- Strong ability to understand cost/schedule/risk relationships.
- Ability to promote and perform in a team environment.
- Ability to support conceptual cost efforts for transportation projects.
- Ability to build cost estimates from the beginning stage.
- Ability to write Basis of Estimate to AACE International standards.
- Great transparency in work products.
- Strong communication skills and ability to successfully interact with clients.
Salary: $108,000 - $130,000
Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.
SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
