Senior Estimator, Federal Group

• 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.

Employment Type:   Full-Time  FSLA: Salary/Exempt  Division: Estimating  Department:  Estimating  Reports to: Chief Estimator  Supervisory Duties: Yes  Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,000 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.