Senior Civil, Structural, and Architectural Estimator

Shimizu North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Atlanta is looking for a Senior Civil, Structural, and Architectural Estimator. The ideal candidate will oversee projects from the estimating phase through subcontracts and collaborate with architects and subcontractors. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in industrial estimating and be proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to interpret complex specifications and drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of estimating experience in industrial/commercial construction.
• Proven track record of design bid success.
• Must have experience soliciting bids and evaluating proposals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from estimates to formalized subcontracts.
• Provide innovative solutions to cost-related issues.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of drawings and contract specifications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Strong work ethic

Knowledge of construction methods

Understanding of construction costs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

WinEst

On-Screen Takeoff

Job description

Senior Civil, Structural, and Architectural Estimator

Atlanta, GA

Our company is seeking a Senior Civil, Structural, Architectural (CSA) estimator with 3 to 10 years of industrial construction experience. This position will work primarily on negotiated industrial projects within our core markets and work closely with architects, engineers, owners, and subcontractors. Responsibilities for this position and the required skills are listed below.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the project from the first estimate all the way through subcontracts being formalized.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers requesting quotes to successfully bid or budget a project.
• Utilize estimating systems to comprise an accurate budget or bid.
• Perform conceptual estimates based on limited drawings and specifications.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, trade partners, and/or specified products or materials.
• Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating across all scopes or work.
• Ensures that subcontractors are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Identify, adapt to, and resolve complex issues and create innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis.
• Clarify the scope of work with Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Coordinate estimates with other building disciplines, i.e., electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
• Confer with field operations on project requirements, productions, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages, subcontractor experience, etc., when possible.
• Required to have experience preparing detailed estimates as the design evolves, develop variance summaries between estimates and value engineering studies throughout.
• Able to assemble a complete presentation-worthy estimate package that clearly communicates project cost.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of unit costs and the factors that affect construction cost.
• Work with other Departments ensuring bid package is submitted in accordance with company bidding procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or another technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial/commercial construction or manufacturing estimating experience.
• Proven track record of design bid, Design/Bid/build estimating success.
• Strong knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to look beyond the information that has been given, to ask the right questions and work to provide a complete project cost evaluation.
• Must have experience with the bidding process: soliciting bids, communicating with bidders, evaluating subcontractor proposals, using bid tally sheets, etc.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and specifications accurately.
• Strong communication skills with Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors.
• Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
• Effective participation in a team environment, with both internal and external teammates.
• Experience in Design Build Projects is a plus.

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of Division 1 - 14 CSI master formats.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction systems means and methods.
• Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, estimating software (WinEst, Timberline or similar), take-off software (On-Screen Takeoff or similar)
• Thorough knowledge of construction costs as it relates to the CSI MasterFormat with the ability to breakout lump sum pricing into detailed scopes of work with definite quantities and units of measure.
• Expertise in construction methods and materials, as it relates to both new construction and tenant improvements/fit outs.
• Understanding of trade responsibilities within the overall construction contract.