Senior Estimator

Skanska USA; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking a Senior Estimator to support the preconstruction team in developing detailed cost estimates, value management, and proposal reports for building projects. The role requires the ability to quantify, price, and qualify all systems and components, and to coordinate with subcontractors to obtain bids and scopes of work.

Collaboration and meeting tight deadlines are essential to success. The Senior Estimator will work with a team across trade disciplines to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Experience estimating large commercial or institutional construction projects.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple subs and teams.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and quantify cost estimates for building systems and components.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and bids; prepare scopes of work for trade contractors.
• Meet critical deadlines and contribute to preconstruction deliverables.

Job description

The Senior Estimator assists the preconstruction team through the development of cost estimates, value management, and estimate proposal reports. The position requires the knowledge and expertise to quantify, price and qualify all building systems and components to create detailed cost estimates. This position solicits subcontractor pricing or bids and is able to prepare scopes of work for all trade contractors. The Senior Estimator must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work as part of a team.

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