The Senior Estimator organizes estimating activities of specific projects as they relate to estimating and preconstruction activities. The Senior Estimator prepares accurate and well-crafted bids/proposals that result in awarded contracts that are profitable and maintain the quality expected from the NRP Group. The Senior Estimator is also a key person in developing and nurturing relationships with vendors and clients and serves as a mentor to Estimators to assist in their development and growth. The Senior Estimator works under very tight time frames and is responsible for handling multiple bids/proposals and responsibilities simultaneously.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

Schedule

• Create a job specific preconstruction schedule.
• Quality
• Perform drawing reviews, identify and document scope crepe.
• Budget
• Create estimates on projects throughout the various stages of design.
• Review and analyze subcontractor proposals.
• Create overall project bid summary.
• Review bid summary with director of preconstruction.
• Management
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals and other documents during the various stages of design.
• Identify value engineering opportunities.
• Develop invitation to bid.
• Set-up and attend pre-bid walk-throughs.
• Create the project general conditions.
• Solicit vendors and subcontractors for a project and ensure good bid coverage.
• Create scopes of work for all subcontractors.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Construction Management a plus) or equivalent work experience

Experience:  5+ years of relevant experience estimating construction projects; multi-family experience preferred. Familiarity with conceptual estimating, writing detailed scopes of work and reading blue prints.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel for tracking construction costing. Experience with On-Screen Takeoff and Sage estimating software programs a plus.

Driver’s License Required: Yes

Other Requirements: None