Senior Estimator

A Senior Estimator must have direct experience in commercial concrete construction and should have experience in estimating/pursuing project awards, conducting internal preparation meetings upon award, and reviewing/negotiating contracts. BS in Building Construction or equivalent is ideal. Tilt-Up experience and vertical estimating experience is also ideal. Must have ability to personally estimate several projects simultaneously, while overseeing the progress of others work. Possession of skills to maintain and strengthen relationships with existing and new clients. Must be an exceptional communicator and have positive energy. Building new customer relationships is a critical part of this position.

You will take off quantities and digitize drawings using a take-off software and input those quantities into the pricing spreadsheet. Other skills relevant to the position are:

• Meet with the operations team for a preliminary sequencing, form work, hoisting, and logistics plan.
• Communicate with the client throughout the process to ensure our plan is also acceptable.
• Develop a critical path schedule and discuss the logic behind the sequence.
• Meet with form work suppliers to discuss their ideas for a more efficient cycle.
• Discuss rebar, and post tension quantities and variances with subcontractors.
• Analyze proposals and scopes of work from clients and subcontractors.
• Lead the internal estimate review meeting before bidding with executives.
• Prepare client presentation materials. (Pour plan, form work plan, 3-D models etc. )
• Price and reconcile drawing changes from drawing set to drawing set.
• Ask questions and brainstorm for the best way to build a complex structure.
• Solicit input from others, and share lessons learned with the team.
• Attend post bid interviews as needed.
• Walk the job on occasion to receive feedback for future estimates.
• Provide support to the Estimating Executive when necessary.

This position reports directly to Estimating Executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Direct experience in commercial concrete construction.
• 4-year bachelor s degree or equivalent.
• Develop and communicate with upper management strategic programs and goals.
• Detail oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with personnel at all organizational levels as well as with customers and vendors.
• Monitor customer satisfaction.
• Highly organized.
• Monitor growth and improvement of others.
• Comfortable in handling large files and confidential data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must possess the ability to visualize 2-D drawings in 3-D and explain your means and methods in simple terms.
• Driven to learn more about the technical aspect of concrete construction.

In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who possess the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:

• OSHA Certification
• Document Control Experience
• Construction modeling / Tekla