Senior Estimator

Description:

Staples Construction Company is seeking an experienced Estimator. Must have experience estimating ground-up projects with a minimum value of at least $20 million. The average project size is 2,000 SF to 300,000 SF and $10 million to $80 million. The Estimator will be working on Multi-family/Mixed-Use, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, Education, and Industrial projects. They will coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work, and all types of contracts. Candidates must possess a great attitude, proper skills, and the ambition to fulfill the following essential functions:

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Provide client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, etc.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required. Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assist in overall implementation of company objectives, including profitability, quality and schedule.
• Position has direct profit and loss responsibility.
• Perform additional assignments per Supervisor/Corporate Director’s direction.

Requirements:

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Have proven success in securing projects profitably.
• Business line financial accountability experience.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor individuals.
• Ability to coordinate with other team members and be accountable for project proposals, construction, and wrap-up.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar degree from an accredited institution, preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years estimating experience in construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required.
• Experience working with project managers/superintendents.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills essential.
• Excellent Office Suite skills, specifically Excel, Word, and MS Project.