Senior Estimator

Faulconer Construction Co; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to drive the annual booking goal, prepare complete estimates for diverse projects, and participate in business development and client relations.

You will work with bid teams to produce itemized takeoffs and price labor, equipment, materials, and subs. The role requires thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, the ability to read drawings and specs, and collaboration with Owners/Architects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct work experience in an estimating capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical information, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects and coordinate group work effectively.
• Willingness to work long hours to finalize a bid.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, engineers, and owners.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and implement estimating processes.
• Assist the Estimating Manager in coordinating overall corporate estimating functions.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, and labor/material requirements; prepare itemized lists and site walks.
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work and price labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Write detailed scopes of work including terms and conditions for bid proposals.
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide price, proposals and value engineering ideas.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and discuss them in weekly estimating meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of software for takeoff, bid creation, scheduling, and CRM.
• Visit current project sites when feasible to understand production methods.
• Assist in creating yearly Business Plan and stay current with market trends.
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Reading drawings/blueprints

Analytical thinking

Bid coordination

Client relationship building

Tools

Takeoff software

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

Position Description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

Position Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Senior Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity, for one or more disciplines, including determining applicable project plans and specifications. The Senior Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with team members based on bid needs. The Senior Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations. Maintains Faulconer's Core Values at all times.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to and implement estimating processes
• Assist the Estimating Manager in the coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, and labor and material requirements; prepare itemized lists and site walks; and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and the contents of the estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work.
• Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals.
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value engineering ideas.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss them in weekly estimating meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e., takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, and customer relationship management.
• When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.
• Assist with creating a yearly Business Plan and stay current with market trends.
• Assist the Estimating Manager in the coordination of staff training.
• Review Estimator and Junior Estimator assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.
• Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors.
• Encouraged to participate and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.
• Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off, Kick-Off, and Post Project Review Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed.

Position Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct work experience in an estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each.
• Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts and coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally work long hours to finalize a bid.
• Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, engineers, and owners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address estimating challenges.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
• A background check will be required.
• A confidentiality agreement may be required.
• Driving records may be required.
• Further clearance may be required by clients (i.e. government or military site access).
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.