Senior Cost Estimator

Construction Estimator

Established Interiors General Contracting company seeking experienced Construction Estimator for current and anticipated new business volume.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Quantity Take-offs & Estimates: Prepare detailed estimates and analyses for assigned project scopes.
• Constructability & Value Engineering: Identify design issues and propose cost-efficient alternatives.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Serve as a liaison with subcontractors and design teams.
• Bid Preparation: Assemble bids and proposals for various contract types.
• Contract Document Analysis: Review plans to identify missing scope items.
• Site Analysis: Evaluate site conditions, logistics, and construction sequences for scope gaps.
• RFIs & Scope Meetings: Manage RFIs and participate in scope reconciliation meetings.
• Subcontractor Proposals: Review and assess subcontractor proposals to manage scope coverage.
• Collaboration: Work with operations staff and preconstruction teams to address project requirements.
• Supervision: Oversee and evaluate Assistant Estimators and Interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Knowledge of building construction methods and materials and their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, systems, and trade practices.
• Ability to read and have a basic understanding of general contracts, subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of accounting, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Salary DOE.