Railworks

Senior Estimator

Railworks$125K — $175K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of construction estimating experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field
  • Proficient in estimating strategies and techniques
  • Strong budgeting, job costing, planning, and scheduling skills
  • Familiar with RFP and contract requirements
  • Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and divisions
  • Experience supervising estimating staff

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed take-offs, estimates, and budgets
  • Conduct buy-outs and manage subcontractor/vendor pricing solicitations
  • Attend pre-bid job walks and meetings to clarify project scope
  • Analyze historical data for bid accuracy
  • Review and incorporate project plans and specifications
  • Ensure proper documentation of bid processes and outcomes
  • Assist in training and managing junior estimating staff

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Involvement in various project phases
  • Access to advanced estimating software and tools
  • Exposure to diverse construction projects
Full Job Description
Job ID: 19865

Compensation

$125000 - $175000 / year

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator Prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design, and construction phases. Produces bid proposals and prepares buy-outs.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Prepares take-offs, estimates, and budgets
  • Prepares buy-outs
  • Attends pre-bid job walks
  • Solicits and analyzes subcontractor/vendor pricing information
  • Reviews project plans and specifications
  • Reviews and incorporates historical data from prior estimates, purchase agreements and subcontracts to gain information for current bids
  • Reviews contract documents and attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates
  • Reviews quotes, estimates, and bids with the Chief Estimator
  • Coordinates with estimators in preparation for bid day
  • Ensures that bid documentation is logged and filed after bid day
  • Assists in the purchasing process
  • Assists with training, supervision, and development of other estimating staff.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 7 years of construction estimating experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
  • Proficiency in planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and job costing
  • Understanding of RFP and contract requirements
  • Understanding of all construction divisions and general construction knowledge
  • Ability to effectively supervise estimating staff
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
  • Experience using estimating software and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Works indoors, with some onsite/outdoor work
  • Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
  • May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.


Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

About Railworks

RailWorks Corporation is a leading provider of railroad construction and maintenance services in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including track construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as signal and communication installation and maintenance. RailWorks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has more than 3,000 employees and operates in more than 20 states across the United States and in Canada.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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