Senior Estimator

Collaborative people. Progressive builders. Consistently recognized as a best workplace, and for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnerships, BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, look no further than BNBuilders!

The Senior Estimator is responsible for the overall development of the estimate detail utilizing preconstruction resources, managing, and preparing complete estimate package(s) for delivery to the client.

SALARY RANGE: $ – $ annually (company wide)

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans – a PPO plan and a High Deductible/ Health Savings Account plan with company contribution to HSA.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with an annual carryover of 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and your manager’s assessment of your performance.
• A 401(k) savings plan under which BNB matches the first 3 percent of your deferral with a 100% match and the next two percent with a 50% match for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. You are immediately 100% vested in all contributions (including BNB match). We provide both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options.
• We are proud to be an employee-owned company. This means you get an ownership stake in BNB through a benefit called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). It’s 100% company-funded and is invested in BNBuilders stock. You can participate in this long-term plan after you complete 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle/Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

• Has key knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors which affect both self-performed and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare Site Management (GCs) and Temporary Site Services (GRs) estimates and review with Senior member of the project team or direct manager.
• Develop accurate detailed estimates, including self-perform work, independently.
• Understanding of crew development to insure there are adequate hours and dollars incorporated into the project estimate.
• Prepare preliminary estimates and studies during preconstruction, monitor design development cost trends in order to detect over-runs and potential problem areas.
• Participate in the preparation of construction schedule for estimating purposes; request and discuss staffing requirements, and logistics plan with Project Manager.

• Perform constructability reviews with owner and architect.
• Participate in the value engineering process as a solution provider by developing, presenting, and monitoring budget options log.
• Effectively negotiate for win-win outcomes.
• Actively participate in presentation, interview & proposal preparation
• Assist in presentation of packages and daily discussions with Project Executive of team during preconstruction phases.
• Prepare detailed quantity surveys and conceptual cost estimates from the early conceptual phase through construction documents, including preparing variance summaries between estimates.

• Understand the subcontracting process, prepare detailed bid package estimates per trade, and develop written bid packages.
• Subcontractor bid / pricing solicitation.

• Bachelor’s degree within the construction field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, estimating software (Timberline or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Careful attention to detail and resourcefulness in acquiring project specific information.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates ability…