Senior Estimator

Overview

• Lead the estimation process for complex construction projects, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of cost assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive project estimates and strategies.
• Analyze project scopes, specifications, and drawings to identify requirements and gaps.
• Prepare and manage RFQ packages, soliciting and evaluating vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Develop risk allocation recommendations and align estimates with operational strategies.
• Present estimates and proposals to management and clients, highlighting key assumptions and strategies.
• Support project turnover processes by compiling and delivering comprehensive documentation packages.
• Contribute to maintaining relationships with key suppliers and vendors through effective communication.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review bid packages, scopes of work, and client deliverables for completeness and quality.
• Issue RFIs to clients to clarify scope gaps and missing information.
• Prepare detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontract costs.
• Evaluate and normalize subcontractor and vendor quotations for selection recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations to align estimates with construction methods and execution plans.
• Conduct bid reviews, presenting key performance indicators and historical comparisons.
• Prepare proposal schedules and client-requested documentation for submission.
• Assist project managers with subcontract/vendor negotiations and field change order estimates.
• Maintain expert knowledge of subcontractor and vendor scope requirements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction estimation; 13 years preferred.
• Proficiency in multi-discipline estimation and construction project cost analysis.
• Strong knowledge of RFQ preparation and vendor/subcontractor evaluation processes.
• Experience with operational strategy alignment and risk allocation in estimates.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive proposals and bid documentation.
• Excellent communication skills for vendor relations and team collaboration.
• Familiarity with hybrid work arrangements and willingness to travel as required.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and Excel.