Senior Estimator

Job Description
Senior Estimator

General Summary

Our Client is seeking a Sr. Estimator for developing accurate and timely proposals and estimates for both private and public sector works projects of more than $100 million to ensure is a responsive bidder.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Comprehend and administer a safety program that provides for a safe work environment that meets or exceeds Annual Incident Goal, and foster a culture that expects participation at all levels
• Create and promote, in his/her organization, the ability to recognize and understand the appropriate environmental policies, rules, and the potential adverse affects to the environment due to operations, and take steps necessary to comply with policy/rules, and mitigate the effects of operations
• Create and/or foster a quality culture that recognizes the affect of quality on all operations, and takes steps necessary to provide a product or service that is a source of pride for our workers, and pleasing to our customers
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
• Review drawings, specifications and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate.
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
• Review "take-off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
• Utilize existing cost history as a check to complete estimate.
• Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.
• Present estimate and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction.
• Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.
• Supervise, direct, and mentor estimating staff to ensure individual development and standards are met.
• Participate in and/or lead design-build preconstruction services, both internally and in joint ventures to ensure a high quality, competitive estimates and schedules.
• Participate in and/or lead means and method discussions, being the catalyst to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguishes a successful estimate.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
• 15+ years estimating experience
• 5+ years management experience required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), AGTEK Take-off and Primavera Scheduling software.
• Advanced knowledge of Estimating software.
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and equipment capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of agency (U)DBE requirements

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC is an "Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities, Females, Veterans and Disabled Persons"