Senior Estimator

The Senior Estimator will work closely with the Director of Estimating and the Estimating department on competitive design-bid-build and design-build proposals. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for writing scopes, performing takeoff, and managing scope/communication with subcontractors associated with Divisions 3-14. The Senior Estimator will be expected to lead coordination efforts with the estimating team and help mentor the team.

Required Skills

• Must possess strong communication skills
• Must have strong organizational and math skills
• Must have strong capabilities in reading and understanding construction documents
• Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding process

Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of estimating experience for a general contractor or subcontractor.

• Must have extensive knowledge of the construction industry
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using construction software such as Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam and Building Connected.
• Experience in the Metro Washington DC area.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of work on design-build pursuits.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions, problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage for each project.
• Perform quantity take-offs, summarize quantities in estimate files, and draft pricing including self-perform work.
• Attend project site visits and pre-proposal meetings.
• Work with the Director of Estimating to set-up and lead estimates, and assist in training new estimators.
• Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.
• Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events, and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain relationships.
• Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
• Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals, and coordinating with subcontractors. Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day.