Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Seeking a self-motivated Senior Estimator to manage an already successful team. This position is for a national GC with a focus in commercial projects. As the Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for performing all facets of a commercial works estimate including quantities, costing and sub-trade analysis for presentation and final review of major items.

The Senior Estimator will be a key player in winning projects, increasing the company's profits and managing the current estimating team. Projects estimated will be tech, office, biotech/life science, mixed-use, and education projects. The project values range is $100K-250M +.

Pre-Construction Estimator/PMResponsibilities:

• Lead estimating and preconstruction efforts on large and complex projects
• Solicit subcontract and vendor pricing.
• Identify deficiencies in the drawings and generate pricing to cover for them.
• Understand the need for scope clarifications, Draft scope clarifications as needed.
• Develop quantity-based estimates from partial information.
• Estimates and support the preparation of thorough, accurate and timely estimates.
• Procure bids from qualified subcontractors.
• In charge of all documentation and correspondence with subcontractors, plan rooms, web sites, emails and faxes.
• Supports the estimating department in accumulating, recording historical cost data.
• Subcontractor bid reviews and validation of work scopes.
• Verification of Bid Documents, Plans and Specification review.
• Material takeoffs on drawings, and plans.

Pre-Construction Estimator/PMQualifications:

• 8+ years estimating experience leading estimates on large, complex commercial projects.
• Ability to operate MS Office Suite, strong spreadsheet skills.
• Bachelors degree in construction, civil, architectural engineer, or construction management.
• Experience with BIM, Blu Beam Revu and Microsoft Project.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Have the ability to make clear and concise presentations to senior management.
• General knowledge of construction documents.
• Organized, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation: $80,000-$170,000/year