Senior Estimator, Federal Group

United States·RaleighFull-timesenior

EstimatorConstruction & Real Estate

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Overview

Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Estimating Department: Estimating Reports to: Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,

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EstimatorConstruction & Real Estate

Responsibilities

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→Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
→Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
→Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
→Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
→Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
→Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
→Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
→Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
→Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
→Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
→Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
→Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
→Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
→Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
→Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Extreme attention to detail required.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities. 
Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize. 
Motivated and driven.
Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.
10+ years of experience in construction.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
Federal bidding/estimating experience strongly desired, but not required.