OVERVIEW: A Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates in order to bid and secure public and private contracts. A Senior Estimator is responsible and accountable to the Chief Estimator and Senior Leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Secure bid opportunities, bid documents, specifications and plans from potential clients.
• Read and comprehend drawings, contract documents and specifications to properly prepare bid for submission.
• Take off and quantify work items of roadway, drainage and site development work etc.
• Secure and analyze material supplier cost quotes and subcontractor cost quotes.
• Estimate cost of various items and prepare bid for submittal to prospective client.
• Identify design issues through the estimating process
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the agency, owner or owner’s representative. Interface and respond to questions as needed.
• Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as needed.
• Compile and update materials suppliers and subcontractor lists.
• Assure compliance with MBE/DBE/SBE requirements of contract in bid process, including utilization plan preparation and required submission.
• Study and be knowledgeable of all local ordinances and laws concerning construction and related activities to ensure laws are taken into consideration during the bidding process.
• Conduct a continuous review of job cost to ensure competitiveness, marketability, and profit margins.
• Identify and propose value-engineering alternatives
• Ensure all staff and personnel are thoroughly familiar with procedures regarding the flow of paperwork and verify correctness as it relates to project’s bid.
• Prepare estimate turnovers for project managers
• Assist team in the preparation of field work orders, material purchase orders, and subcontracts.
• Price change order work. Including preparing pricing, an itemized price support breakdown, submitting and managing the approval process as required.
• Direct all staff personnel in the following areas: Using equipment in a safe and proper manner, improving job performance, controlling cost, quality work, increasing productivity, improving developing personnel and adhering to policies and procedures.
Experience and Requirements:
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ previous experience as a heavy civil estimator.
• Must have a valid Texas Drivers License clear of multiple and/or major violations.
• Must be a productive team player and self-starter.
• Communicates and works effectively with state and local agencies; inspectors; contractors; subcontractors; Company management and employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Full understanding of Construction Math concepts.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
| Location | Houston, Texas |