Senior Estimator- Mt. Vernon

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Estimator reporting to the Chief Estimator you will have the opportunity to:

• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures

• Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

• Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on complex projects

• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids

• Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures

• Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required

• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar from an accredited institution

• 5+ years of relevant estimating and project management experience 

• 10 or more years experience estimating for building projects

• Previous estimating experience on projects over $100M in value

• Hands on experience in public projects, including buildings, infrastructure, and/or commercial construction projects

• Experience working with HCSS Heavy Bid, Blue Beam, MS Excel, SmartBid

• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required

• Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner’s representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations

• Capable of effectively working within a cohesive Heavy Civil estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals and conclude efforts during joint venture team reviews on major projects when applicable

• Excellent written and verbal skills

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

Our client strives to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.