Senior Estimator
Senior Estimator Pay Rate:
- Pay: $125,000 - $150,000/year
Senior Estimator Job Summary:
The Senior Estimator provides leadership for the bid review and estimating process on heavy civil road construction projects, from identifying potential bid opportunities through project hand-off to the project management team.
Senior Estimator Job Duties:
- Seeks potential projects to bid on; updates and maintains bid logs
- Determines the scope of work and accurate quantities, including cost, prior to bid review
- Develops a complete understanding of all project requirements
- Reviews bid quantities, scope of work, specifications, plans, and bid documents
- Reviews estimates and job scope to prepare proper paperwork for project commencement
- Conducts site visits, gathers relevant information, and attends pre-bid meetings
- Solicits material suppliers and subcontractors for quotes/proposals
- Reviews quotes/proposals to determine accuracy and scope gaps
- Executes bid book, including all supporting bid documents, including bid bond
- Prepares estimates - inputting labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
- Performs detailed take-offs of plans utilizing estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Stack, Earthworks, etc.)
- Maintains open communication with engineers, Superintendents, and Project Managers
- Reviews and acknowledges Addendum/CM Clarifications
- Communicates with management on any issues that may arise during scoping and estimating projects
- Follows up on submitted proposals/bids and tries to determine competitiveness
- Imports bid budget into software
- Compiles a list of material suppliers and subcontractors to be utilized on the project
- Conducts project hand-off meetings to Project Managers, including project plans, SOV specifications, supporting documents, and assumptions made during the estimating process
- Supports project management, including clarifications, change orders, and quantity calculations as needed
- Provides reports and feedback to management as needed
- Develops a strategy with management for different business verticals
- Reviews accuracy of bid production rates and appropriate mark-ups
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers
Senior Estimator Job Requirements:
- Must be able to work as a team player with a diverse group of people
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Thorough understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures
- Ability to read and understand project specifications, plans, and blueprints
- Knowledge of construction, including materials and methods needed to complete projects successfully
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to use a smart device
- Prior experience with estimating is required, preferably with a city or other civic municipality
- Knowledge of HeavyBid Estimating Software is a plus
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar field with 10+ years of estimating and/or project management experience on civil construction projects
Key Personnel Benefits:
While on Key Personnel's payroll, you can access Key's benefits package, including health, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, and more!
Key Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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