The Senior Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, quotations & existing site conditions when necessary to thoroughly & accurately determine the time, cost, & labor of projects and assists the work of Estimators I & II as well as performing other departmental supportive functions.
Essential Duties:- Produce conceptual estimates with limited information
- Take an active role in Post Bid Scoping Meetings with clients
- Track bid status to acquire bid results
- Consult with other departments to discuss/formulate estimates.
- Exhibit ability to successfully manage personnel within the department
- Display a high degree of understanding with regard to project scope, cost, labor, time, and profit.
- Display a high level of emotional maturity
- Ability to successfully help manage the workload of the lower staff within the department
- Attend Pre-Bid Surveys to incorporate site conditions into the estimate.
- Perform detailed take-offs and produce estimate software reports
- Identify, compile and submit RFI questions in a timely manner.
- Review & qualify vendor/subcontractor quotes and against bid documents to ensure accurate scope coverage at the time of the bid.
- Consult with clients, vendors, and Project Managers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Capture remaining estimating price data (i.e., management and general conditions costs)
- Perform breakout, alternate & value engineering pricing as required.
- Assist with proposal scope letters for accurate inclusions, exclusions & qualifications.
- Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost-effectiveness.
- Participate in prime/general contractor bid review meetings.
- Provide project turnover information after award and participate in turnover meetings.
- Assist in tracking bid status to acquire bid results.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Review estimates done by other estimators
- Assist the Chief Estimator with day to day estimating operations
Education/Experience/Licenses- Bachelor's Degree, or HS Diploma with 6 years estimating experience, or HS Diploma with 8-10 years trade-related experience.
- A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and skill of:- Understands HVAC and plumbing codes and systems
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Estimating Software, Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Oral and written communication skills
- Determine actual project scope and cost
- Must have duct work experience
- Protect the company from financial loss associated with errors or omissions
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work
- Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Have great attention to detail
- Be well organized and reliable
- Be comfortable working with numbers and technology
- Multi-task with a fast-paced environment
- Win work at a reasonable profit
