Job Title:
Senior Estimator

Company: Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent

Location: Raleigh, NC

Created: 2024-04-23

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Senior EstimatorBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.Supports the Lead Estimators and/or Preconstruction Manager in all estimating functions throughout the Launch process required during the preconstruction phase. Responsible for value engineering, budget controls, alternative and comparative studies, constructability reviews and Target Value Design. Responsible to ensure that estimates, bids and GMP's are complete, accurate, and well supported by recent pricing data and subcontractor input.Reports to: Preconstruction Manager or Regional Preconstruction ManagerResponsibilities:Collaborate with Project Preconstruction Manager and Preconstruction Manager in estimating functions throughout preconstruction phase launch process. Coordinate trade partner bid lists with procurement for budget pricing and bidding. Lead review meetings with owner, architect, and engineer related to Preconstruction phase. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder. Manage distribution of current design documents for trade partner budgeting and bidding; ensure account for sufficient trade partner input. Review design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates. Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction or similar, and minimum of 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Experience in project engineering, field supervision or purchasing Building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices knowledge Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of owner/architect requirements Project management of competing demands, and meet established deadlines Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments - Procurement, Operations Supervisory or management experience Professional verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and familiar with estimating software To apply please contact Ciara McGlynn