JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

 The Senior Estimator is responsible for reviewing and analyzing invitations to bid and related documents including, but not limited to, project proposals, schedules, blueprints, and specifications to assess scope and identify labor, material, and time requirements. Based on project type (tenant improvement/ core and shell), size, and complexity, the Senior Estimator isolates all elements that will impact project economics and communicates, as needed, with the general contractor client, estimating colleagues, and project management to resolve potential issues. He/she uses estimating software, cost/production databases, and other estimating techniques along with experience and training to generate detailed bid estimates within bid deadlines. Additionally, the Senior Estimator is responsible for maintaining relationships with general contractor clients -- monitoring and shepherding their bid proposals from submission to bid award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties and Responsibilities

• • Maintains a positive, professional, and optimistic attitude and/or approach for the duration of any task, assignment and/or project.

• • Maintains a positive, professional relationship externally with clients and internally with management and staff and is a "team" player.

• • Possesses the requisite technical skills necessary and remains current with the most recent estimating techniques and procedures.

• • Possesses the requisite computer hardware and software skills, which includes at a minimum a proficiency in Microsoft Office, On-Screen Take Off/Quick Bid, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.

• • Follows Company policies and protocols and is aware of required internal controls.

• • Demonstrates a willingness to learn new ways to perform functions more effectively.

• • Effectively understands problems and makes timely, practical decisions.

• • Cognizant of potential project risks during the course of the projects.

• • Timely documents the nature and impact of risks and communicates risks to Management.

• • Is accountable and personally dedicated to project success.

• • Is punctual in all aspects of the job.

   

  As a Senior Estimator for QPS, you will contribute to our team by:

  Conducting 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.).

  Capturing and understanding trade scopes, and communicates gaps / missing information.

  Leading pricing of the general expense and project-specific general requirements for medium to large projects (lump sum and construction management).

  Assisting in preparing final tender documents to submit to client to meet contract deadline requirements.

  Performing conceptual quantity take-offs to support construction management and design build pursuits.

  Soliciting competitive pricing from trade contractor and suppliers for pursuit support.

  Establishing team assignments and identifying estimating review dates.

  Reviewing all work performed by estimators on the pursuit for quality and accountability.

  Using contract terms to identify risks/opportunities associated with contract/project documents.

  Reviewing all bids, performing bid evaluation and selecting the best trade contractor pricing.

  Leading development of a conceptual estimate/design-build bid submission for complex projects and/or with key clients.

  Organizing bid closing and preparing to meet submission deadlines.

  Recognizing risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule and market conditions/constraints.

  Supervising, directing, coaching, training and mentoring direct and indirect reports.

  Developing and maintaining strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders, specifically trade contractors for best price.

  Other duties as required.

  What you will bring to the role:

   

  3-5 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating with 12 months of onsite experience preferred.

  Experience with self-perform estimate and productivity understanding.

  Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems and timelines and is an expert in these matters.

  Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, pricing and bid closing procedures.

  Uses market conditions and business trends and identifies competitor strengths and weaknesses to influence bid-win strategies.

  Experience estimating multiple scopes and working knowledge of applicable products and systems.

  Able to build a conceptual estimate without drawings/specifications.

  Able to review project cost reports (for historical information regarding various disciplines), to use in strategic bid win strategies.

  Ability to lead successful teams.