Our client is looking to fill a Senior Construction Estimator position. They are a comprehensive construction company equipped to handle projects of any size with expertise and efficiency. They would need to:
- Thoroughly review project solicitation documents and generate relevant questions pertaining to assigned scope of work.
- Solicit quotations from subcontractors/vendors, compile bid document packages, and manage inquiries while ensuring a comprehensive understanding of respective scopes of work and responsibilities.
- Develop detailed scope of work packages utilizing narratives, checklists, and quantity take-offs.
- Evaluate and scrutinize subcontractor/vendor proposals for accuracy in scope, quantities, schedule, inclusions, and exclusions.
- Prepare price analysis sheets for subcontractors/vendors.
- Collaborate with the design team on design-build Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to assist in proposal development.
- Aid in purchasing and defining subcontractor/vendor agreements scope of work.
Skills Required:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.
- Proficiency in interpreting construction documents and crafting scopes of work.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel and Word).
- Familiarity with On-Screen take-off software or similar tools is advantageous.
- Experience with estimating software, especially Sage Estimating (Timberline), is a plus.
- Experience with Government projects and CSI Divisions are a plus
- Experience in fixed price, design-build, and/ or self-perform estimating a plus