Senior Estimator

Key Identifiers for the Position

• Previous experience with mega projects and aviation projects
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Twenty years of general estimating experience
• Knowledge of Progressive Design-Build and CMAR delivery 

Essential Job Duties

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates for various scopes of work
• Direct and manage other estimators/estimating teams as needed; Train subordinate estimating personnel as needed
• Review construction and design cost proposals and change order requests - assist with the determination of merit
• Review the labor rates and markups to ensure conformance to the contract specifications
• Review quantities and labor productivity to ensure fair and reasonable representation of scope
• Review the material pricing and validate against R.S. Means for other pricing references
• Review contract documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowance for scope changes
• Establish basis of the owner’s acceptance or rejection of proposals and develop records of negotiation
• Reconcile contractor, internal and third-party estimates
• Proactively establish a routine reporting cycle that clearly communicates when an estimate changes and why
• Accumulate, evaluate and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates
• Provide coordination and liaison with project management personnel and other estimating resources throughout the estimate development
• Provide accuracy, reliability and completeness in all work products

• Twenty years of general estimating experience
• Self-starter attitude with results-oriented focus
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field to estimating profession

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Vacation
• Training & Development