Senior Estimator, Federal Group

Employment Type:   Full-Time

FSLA: Salary/Exempt

Division: Estimating

Department: Estimating

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).

Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.

Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.

Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.

Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.

Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.

Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.

Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.

Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.

Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.

Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.

Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.

Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.

Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.

Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Key Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Extreme attention to detail required.

Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. 

Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize. 

Motivated and driven. 

Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

Required Experience

BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.

10+ years of experience in construction.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.

Proficiency in specialized estimating software.

Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.

Federal bidding/estimating experience strongly desired, but not required.