Senior Estimating Lead, Preconstruction & Budgets

Haskell; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskell is seeking an experienced professional to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts in our Jacksonville area team. You will manage estimating personnel, develop accurate cost estimates, and enforce standard processes and tools across projects.

The role requires a BS in Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent and 8 years of estimating experience, with strong leadership and risk-management skills. Travel to project sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent with 8+ years of estimating experience preferred.
• Civil estimating experience and technical expertise (detailed and self-perform estimates).
• Leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage risk.
• Strong subcontractor, supplier, and market partner relationship management.
• Conceptual estimating and cost modeling capabilities.
• Solid organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Design - Build and CMAR project delivery method experience.
• Exceptional computer skills, including the utilization of estimating software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manages Estimating personnel.
• Develops and ensures utilization of the Preconstruction processes, standards and tools.
• Develops accurate, detailed cost estimates and reviews other Team Member’s estimates.
• Develops associated scope of work clarifications and requests for information (RFI’s).
• Develops market bid leveling analysis documents.
• Reviews and recommends responsible bidders from bid leveling analysis documents.
• Develops project construction budgets.
• Develops, maintains Preconstruction software and historical costs.
• Acts as the Pricing Lead when required.
• Identifies risk items and works on the Risk Register Development.
• Participates in proposal win strategy and presentation.
• Contributes to cost savings exercises.
• Works on the development of bid packages.
• Contributes to coordination and participation in Preconstruction - Operations Turnover Meetings.
• Works on Subcontractor and Vendor solicitations and relationships.
• Works on project procurement and buyout.
• Collaborates with Preconstruction Leadership, designers and clients, and the project operations team.
• Follows project construction costs and market trends.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Civil estimating

Leadership

Risk management

Subcontractor management

Cost modeling

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Design-Build CMAR experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Haskell is seeking an experienced professional to lead estimating and preconstruction efforts in our Jacksonville area team. You will manage estimating personnel, develop accurate cost estimates, and enforce standard processes and tools across projects.

The role requires a BS in Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent and 8 years of estimating experience, with strong leadership and risk-management skills. Travel to project sites will be required.