Senior Estimator

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Highly competitive compensation

401(k) retirement with matching funds

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

8 Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Short‑term disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent work environment

Résumé du poste

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the preconstruction and estimating process across multiple market sectors.

You will manage bid teams, coordinate with customers, design teams, and trade partners, and implement preconstruction plans for diverse projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, ethics, and collaborative leadership across teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Commercial Construction Preconstruction or related project management.
• Experience with CMAR and Design‑Bid‑Build delivery methods.
• Very knowledgeable in construction means and methods, trades, and standard scopes of work.
• Strong ability to work individually and within a team.
• Detail oriented with strong math and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsabilités

• Lead bid processes and coordinate with customers, design teams, trade partners, and field teams.
• Create project estimates and revisions; lead and review drawings and specs.
• Manage bid solicitation processes and maintain estimating databases.
• Lead preconstruction RFIs, schedules, and logistics planning.
• Negotiate with trade partners to achieve win‑win outcomes.
• Document work for clear communication and auditing with owners and architects.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Formation

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in construction management/architecture/engineering

Outils

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

Concntric

BuildingConnected

Description du poste

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is searching for a Senior Estimator who will thrive in our Construction Services Team. Our Senior Estimators lead other estimators, estimate project efforts, and support our preconstruction services across multiple market sectors. They manage the bid process, coordinate with customers, design teams, trade partners, and field teams, and implement the preconstruction plan for our projects. The Senior Estimator reports to the Division Preconstruction Leader.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote Baldwin & Shell’s Preconstruction & Estimating Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Conduct all business in accordance with the American Society of Professional Estimators Code of Ethics.
• Participate in all aspects of the preconstruction and estimating process.
• Manage the bid solicitation processes and assist in maintenance of associated databases.
• Prepare formal Trade Partner and Supplier bid scope packages for projects.
• Create project estimates and revisions.
• Perform quantity takeoff and specification review.
• Lead and review, analyze, coordinate, and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Lead, coordinate, document, and track preconstruction RFIs.
• Assist in developing preliminary project schedules and logistics plans.
• Lead value analysis efforts in support of projects.
• Provide document management during preconstruction and estimating efforts.
• Review trade partner proposals for accuracy, scope, and competitiveness.
• Negotiate with trade partners to find win-win solutions for all stakeholders.
• Correspond with owners, design teams, trade partners, and suppliers as needed to perform estimating duties and to build and maintain relationships.
• Document work to enable clear communication and auditing to owners, architects, and Baldwin & Shell’s Field and Field Office.
• Assist with capturing and maintaining historic project information.
• Participate in industry events to build and maintain relationships.
• Participate in and support preconstruction improvement initiatives.
• Support and lead other team members through training and assistance.
• Assign and coordinate bid teams to perform checks between drawings and specifications for discrepancies or omissions and assist when needed.
• Assist with and coordinate database maintenance of estimating software, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with and coordinate preconstruction calendar.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have at least seven (7) years of experience in Commercial Construction Preconstruction or related project management experience.
• Experience with various project delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design‑Bid‑Build.
• Very knowledgeable in construction means and methods, specific trades, and standard scopes of work.
• Strong ability to work individually and within a team on projects and other initiatives.
• Very detail oriented and focused on providing accurate information with strong math and analytical skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including presentations and interactions with trade partners and clients.
• Strong documentation, organizational and time management skills and the ability to plan towards and meet deadlines.
• Current driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with various preconstruction platforms such as On‑Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, Concntric, and BuildingConnected.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement with matching funds
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 8 Paid holidays
• Vacation accrual
• Short‑term disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Pet insurance
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work environment

Baldwin & Shell is a drug‑free workplace and an E‑Verify participant. Baldwin & Shell is proud to be a part of an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, origin, and genetic information. All are encouraged to apply!