Senior Estimator

Provides and coordinates complete estimating services for project pursuits as assigned; manages project pursuit including staff and consultants.

This position will have an emphasis on our Light Industrial portfolio of work.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesTakes active role in bid strategy throughout pursuit plan and proposal kickoff meetings for assigned projectsCompiles, gains approval for, and carries out estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimatesReviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimateMaintains use of best practices in all pursuitsSolicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid lettingEstablishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partnersUtilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification programMaintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor informationEnsures scopes of work are properly and accurately quantified for all bids and budgetsComputes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realismScopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the workUtilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and proceduresIdentifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutionsManages relationships with clients within ongoing assignments and as opportunities presentAnalyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost databaseInterfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to cost estimatesParticipates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFPs and RFQsMonitors industry news sources, procurement services, and other sources to identify possible bid opportunities; participate in outside industry organizationsProvides opportunity information and updates for CRM softwareAssists with established risk assessment processResponsible for subcontractor and supplier bid coverage on assigned projects including adequate coverage by qualified trade partnersCompiles preliminary project schedules including preconstruction and construction phasesProvides peer review of cost estimates on assigned projects, as well as review of cost estimates performed by more junior members of estimating project teamOwns the pricing and bidding process for assigned projects; reviews the work of others and ensures that quality control measures are employed consistently; analyzes risks involved with bidding process and consults / advises management team of the sameIdentifies and analyzes industry cost trends and their effect on current and future projectsPrepares and conducts presentations to internal audiences for the purpose of explaining project specifics , review of estimates, and project risks/opportunities; assist in preparation of and participation in presentations to external audiences, including but not limited to clientsCoordinates, supervises, and trains assigned estimating staff to support developmental objectives; establish training and development plans for direct reportsReviews prime contracts and confirm estimates to adhere to requirementsManages preconstruction efforts on assigned projects; coordinates the efforts of the design team on design-build projectsExercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organizationQualificationsActively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a team-oriented environment across multiple projectsProficient in general construction practices and principles; Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documentsPossess diversity across varying construction market sectors preferredProficient in analyzing and collecting cost dataProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteProficiency in estimating and CRM softwareExperience with supervising or managing direct reports is strongly preferred, but not requiredExperience in preparing presentations and presenting related to project specifics, overview of estimate, and project risks/opportunities, and to various audiences including clientsEducationA minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college, university, or equivalent experienceExperience10 years or more of related work experience preferredWill have supervisory responsibilitiesPhysical DemandsPhysical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speakStandard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gearCerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA