Turner Industries Group is looking to hire a Senior Estimator for work in Baton Rouge, LA. This position prepares complete estimates and bid proposals for large and/or complex project(s) and determines project plans and specifications. Exempt role; Reports to Senior VP of Corporate Estimating and Proposals; Establishes procedures for specific goals in a broad area of work / only results are reviewed / develops procedures within limits of policy and guidelines.

Essential Qualifications:

• Junior College or Trade / Vocational Training
• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management/estimating
• Minimum four (4) to five (5) years of field experience and/or education in construction management
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of all aspects of cost estimation and budgeting protocols
• Familiar with estimating/budgeting computer software
• Good leadership and mentoring skills
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Preparing estimates and bid proposals for large and/or complex projects; effectively lead a team of estimators, quantity surveyors, and other personnel on large and/or complex projects; evaluate bid packages and verify all documents have been properly transmitted by the client; work with the Estimating/Proposals Coordinator to establish client proposal requirements and develop a responsibility matrix; issue fabrication and subcontractor bid packages; attend pre-bid meetings; make a site visit to understand logistics and identify obstructions and/or hindrances; conduct and/or coordinate labor and material take-offs; assign labor units to the quantity take-off; send material to BOQ for pricing; incorporate client addendum into the estimate; develop a bar chart schedule for estimating purposes and submittal to the client; receive and evaluate material, fabrication and subcontractor quotes; establish overall estimate costs (Estimate Summary Sheets); meet with management to review the estimate and make necessary changes; create proposal documents for client submission; ensure the proposal is transmitted to the client on time with all required documents; attend post-bid meetings; follow-up with client requests after proposal submittal; if awarded the project, engage in the estimating turnover process with the construction department; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

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