Senior Estimator

Job Description

<p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents (isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings) and specifications for large hard-bid / lump sum, construction management and small to medium design build projects to determine overall project requirements (bonding, insurance, etc.).</li><li>Establishes a critical path schedule including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates for large projects.</li><li>Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for larger scopes.</li><li>Leads pricing the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).</li><li>Completes as-bid estimate and trade buy-out strategy with operations team.</li><li>Assists in presenting estimate / proposal and prepares and delivers client presentations.</li><li>Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.</li><li>Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes such information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.</li><li>Conducts a risk and opportunity analysis for review by chief estimator to add into risk register.</li><li>Liaises with external consultants and project management organizations to estimate project budget requirements and coordinates tender development process on behalf of clients.</li><li>Monitors client project-specific success criteria (CPSSC); specifically understands owners’ business, requirements, revenue generation, and provides solutions. Holds team accountable and challenges team and project to find creative solutions for overall project benefit.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or Trade experience or equivalent.</li><li>Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).</li><li>12 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.</li><li>Successfully led pursuits valued up to $250 million in delivery model hard bid / lump sum, construction management / cost reimbursable / target price and / or design build.</li><li>Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.</li><li>Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.</li><li>Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods : Hard bid / lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management / cost reimbursable.</li><li>Ability to lead successful teams.</li><li>Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.</li><li>Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.</li></ul></p>
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