The Senior Estimator will ensure safe, productive, and effective operations by:
- Identifying and quantifying construction elements
- Entering quantities into pricing software
- Providing initial data for Commence software
- Supplying Contracts Department with specifications for insurance requirements
- Sending new contracts for review
- Cultivating vendor relationships and assessing capabilities
- Analyzing and scoping vendors for best value
- Completing estimates, including bid form requirements and special equipment needs
- Researching construction history for value engineering
- Packaging and sending proposals on time
- Following up with clients for bid receipt and deal closure
- Developing client relationships for future opportunities
- Collecting data on lost jobs for market monitoring
- Providing information to Marketing post-bid
- Tracking projects until awarded
- Setting up transition meetings for Project Managers
- Providing overview of proposals to project teams
- Assisting with changes and submittal approvals
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field and 7+ years' experience, or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Estimating software
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret technical documents and regulations
- Effective client and team interaction
- Understanding of safety and OSHA requirements in estimates