Approximately 10 years of construction estimating experience, specifically with federal construction contracts.
Previous construction management experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Strong organizational and communication skills with various stakeholders including owners, subcontractors, and public officials.
Demonstrated successful project history in cost, customer service, quality, safety, and schedule management.
Flexible work style to meet employment needs and on-site requirements.
Proficient with relevant software including MS Office Suite, MS Project, and bid management tools.
Responsibilities
Review business opportunities with Estimating Manager to allocate personnel for estimates.
Request bid bonds and prepare necessary proposal documents in a timely manner.
Ensure all estimates and bid documents are complete and verified.
Develop project schedules in collaboration with Project Managers.
Oversee proposal schedule development and management for estimates and change orders.
Coordinate with Cost/Estimating Management and Project Management Teams to ensure alignment.
Lead projects from initial decision through to contract award.
Benefits
Opportunity to manage significant estimates ranging from $25-200M annually.
Engagement in the full lifecycle of complex federal construction projects.
Collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
Potential for career growth through increased responsibilities and roles.
Support for continuous learning and application of new skills.
Full Job Description
SENIOR ESTIMATOR
This position is responsible for the development of project estimates, with an emphasis on complex federal construction projects requiring extensive estimating experience.
In this role you will...
Review identified business opportunities with the Estimating Manager to determine necessary personnel to successfully complete the estimate.
Ensure that any required bid bonds are requested in a timely manner, all scopes of work have proper subcontractor support, and all information required for the proposal (such as reps & certs) is prepared for submission.
Review all estimates prior to submission to ensure all scopes of work are accounted for in the proposal and verify that all bid documents are included.
Develop a scheduling plan for each project with the respective Project Manager.
Oversee the development of a proposal schedule for each estimate, if required.
Assist with estimating change orders as needed.
Oversee coordination between Cost/Estimating Management, Schedule Management personnel, and each Project Management Team.
Take responsibility for the project from decision to pursue through contract award.
As the ideal candidate you...
Bring approximately 10 years of construction estimating experience, specifically with federal construction contracts.
Have previous construction management experience.
Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
Are able to plan, organize, and communicate with customers/stakeholders. Customers/Stakeholders include Owners, Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Public Officials, and any entities associated with the project.
Have a proven history of successful projects (Cost, Customer Service, Quality, Safety, and Schedule).
Work as employment necessitates.
Have working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera, OnScreen Takeoff, and SmartBid (or other bid management software).
Expectations in this role include...
Managing the estimates for $25-200M/year of estimates.
Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines and managing your schedule and personnel schedules.
Participation in the analysis, deployment, implementation, and maintenance of company policies and procedures.
Showing initiative in seeking increased responsibilities and volunteering for additional assignments when needed.
Effectively performing responsibilities while balancing time and cost.
Being progressive in increasing job knowledge and demonstrating the ability to learn and apply new skills.
Making timely decisions using sound and accurate judgment while keeping appropriate people informed.
Identifying problems, gathering and analyzing information skillfully, and consulting with affected entities.
Continually reviewing project progress to verify requirements are achieved and identifying issues early in the project lifecycle.
Organizing and prioritizing work activities while utilizing efficient time management to meet deadlines and maintain schedules.
Using strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of employees, management, and external partners such as owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Educating staff on company policies and procedures, clearly stating requirements and the rationale behind them.
Meeting established goals while demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work.
You are physically able to...
Operate a computer, telephone, and other commonly used business-related items.
Work extended hours and handle rapidly changing priorities to accomplish project goals.
