Senior Estimator

Baker Construction; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Estimator at Baker Construction in Fort Lauderdale will assemble large-dollar bid proposals and lead an estimating team through the proposal process. You will follow up with clients to close deals and provide ongoing cost estimate support to operations on awarded contracts, ensuring accuracy and competitive pricing.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field and 6 years of related experience. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, accounting or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of related estimating experience.
• Experience coordinating estimators and working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large-dollar bid proposals and manage estimators.
• Follow up with clients to close deals.
• Provide ongoing cost estimate support to operations on awarded contracts.
• Oversee pricing accuracy and competitive bid preparation.

Skills

Bid Proposals

Cost Estimation

Team Leadership

Client Negotiation

Pre-construction to Operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field

Job description

Req ID 8176

Travel: Up to 25%

Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible to assemble large dollar bid proposals, while managing an Estimator(s) concurrently in in the assembly of the proposal. The Senior Estimator is also expected to follow-up and negotiate with client to close the deal. For awarded contracts, provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Senior Estimator will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, and working conditions associated with this job.

• Provides Guidance to Estimators
• Oversees/Completes Quantity Survey Take-off
• Oversees/Contacts Vendors and Sub-contractors
• Prepares Pricing/Bids and Proposals
• Completes Post Bid Activities
• Executes Transition from Pre-construction to Operations
• Supplies Cost Estimate of Changes During Construction
• Ensures a Safe Work Environment
• Participates in Training/Certifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.