Senior Estimator

S&B Engineers and Constructors

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • Estimating experience
  • Technical training and/or related experience
  • Advanced math and computer skills
  • Preferred: 7-10 years in Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil projects
  • Preferred: Design Build/P3 experience
  • Preferred: Familiarity with estimating software and tools

Responsibilities

  • Thoroughly review project specifications and drawings
  • Understand owner payment structures for the Schedule of Values
  • Produce precise take-offs and pricing for Heavy Highway/Civil projects
  • Generate cost estimates for projects ranging from $10M to $100M
  • Solicit quotes from subcontractors and vendors
  • Prepare/manage Minority Participation matrix
  • Analyze self-perform activities vs subcontracted work
  • Assist in creating construction schedules
  • Update databases with labor rates and vendor values
  • Provide mentoring to junior estimators
  • Manage a small team of assisting estimators
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify risks and opportunities for projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan with 4% company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description


What we are looking for:

We are seeking a strong Senior Estimator with experience in the Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil industry with a focus and project costs, approach to means and methods and innovative ideas for winning bids.

This is a great opportunity for a project manager or a project engineer to transition into the estimating or pricing field, empowering them to leverage their past expertise in pursuing high-ranking proposals for the organization.

S&B USA Construction is looking for individuals to join our cohesive and experienced estimating team. We strive to be consistent, accurate, and innovative in our approach to winning bids. We provide multiple ways to learn and advance estimating skills and thereby enhance each person's ability to grow and become more valuable to the construction industry.

Important attributes include, good attitude, good work ethic, team player, independent worker, meets deadlines, is trustworthy and acts with humility.

What you will do:
  • Thoroughly review and understand the project specifications and drawings.
  • Exhibit a good understanding of how the owner pays for the Schedule of Values.
  • Produce accurate take-offs and pricing of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil components.
  • Complete cost estimates on project from $10M to $100M price range.
  • Solicit subcontractors and vendors for quotations.
  • Prepare/manage Minority Participation matrix.
  • Analyze self-perform activities versus subcontracted.
  • Prepare/assist in creating construction schedules.
  • Prepare/analyze equipment utilization schedule.
  • Update databases with labor rates, vendor plug values and equipment rates.
  • Complete cost estimates for assigned scopes of work on larger projects.
  • Provide mentoring for younger estimators.
  • Manage small group of assisting estimators.
  • Exhibit good communication skills with internal staff, subcontractors, vendors, client representation, etc. maintaining ethical standards.
  • Participate in Joint Venture estimates.
  • Identify risks and opportunities for projects.
  • Coordinate quantity and cost comparison with Joint Venture Partners.

To be successful in this role:

Required:
  • 4-year Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • Estimating experience
  • Technical training and /or related experience
  • Advanced math and computer skills

Preferred:
  • 7-10 years working in the field of Heavy Highway / Heavy Civil projects
  • Design Build/ P3 Experience
  • HCSS Heavy Bid, Microsoft products, Bluebeam, Smart Bid, Teams, Share Point, CADD, Viewpoint Vista & P6
  • Experience estimating all types of projects/contracts
  • Experience supervising others

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

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