Senior Construction Estimator

Nova; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401K matching

Career advancement opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator in Port Orchard, WA. The successful candidate will prepare cost estimates for construction projects, collaborate with teams, and ensure compliance with standards. This full-time position requires strong analytical skills and at least 6 years of estimating experience. Competitive health benefits and 401K matching are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Analyze project plans and specifications for scope.
• Collaborate with teams to gather information for estimates.

Skills

Construction estimating

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Bluebeam

P6 Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nova Group Inc., a Quanta Services company, is an industry leading general engineering construction company with 45 plus years of experience worldwide. Nova specializes in hydrant fueling, waterfront, electrical and utility military construction projects for the Department of Defense (NAVFAC, USACE) and Department of Energy at various National Laboratories. Nova exceeds customer expectations through innovative construction, safety, quality and outstanding customer service.

Headquartered in Napa, CA, with regional offices in Rancho Bernardo, CA, Port Orchard, WA, Japan and project locations stretching across the US, as well as internationally, the opportunities are endless with Nova! Nova offers employees competitive health benefits, matching 401K contributions, career advancement opportunities, and endless training opportunities.

This is a full-time on-site position located in Napa, CA.

Primary Function

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Senior Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for various construction projects, ensuring that all estimates are competitive and align with project requirements.

Typical Duties

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to determine scope and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with estimators, DB engineers and company operations team to gather necessary information for accurate estimates.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data for reference in future estimates, based on project production reports and field investigation.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope, materials, or labor costs.
• Provide support during the bidding process, including preparing bid packages and attending pre-bid meetings. Including some travel for site visits to gather project information and local resource availability.
• Coordinate scope of work activity coverage between the discipline estimators.
• Schedule development of key scope of work activities flow, through estimator input of impacts and durations.
• Budget development, following established processes in current software. Coordination with estimators, operations and accounting departments
• Train estimating department in the use of select programs.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts with the operations team for the subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all estimates comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Two-to-four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or significant field experience and strong computer skills.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in a senior role.
• Proficiency in software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in preparing estimates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Nova Group, Inc.
c/o Human Resources
185 Devlin Rd
Napa, CA 94558