Senior Estimator

Talent Works; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Works is seeking a Senior Estimator in Rhode Island who can lead complex estimates for large commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects. You will work closely with the operations team to plan, budget, and develop robust bid strategies across all trades including Civil/Structural & MEP.

Ideal candidates have 7–10+ years of estimating experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with On Screen Take Off and Timberline/Precision Estimating tools.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years’ estimating experience.
• Expertise in Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating.
• Experience with large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mixed use projects.
• Experience estimating all trades including Civil/Structural & MEP.
• Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects with operations team prior to initiation, including budgets and logistics.
• Develop project strategy and apply it throughout estimating.
• Review bid documents and assess project risks.
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and coordinate with subs.
• Coordinate with Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities.
• Lead bid process to obtain best bids aligned with project needs.
• Present proposals to clients and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage deadlines and time multiple activities.

Skills

Estimating experience

Team leadership

Deadline driven

Communication

Tools

On Screen Take Off

Timberline / Precision Estimating

Job description

Our client is seeking someone who is passionate about estimating and enjoys all that's required. The successful Senior Estimator is someone with a great attitude and relationship focus, and the ability to work in cohesion with the entire operations team.

Responsibilities include:

• Work in partnership with the operations team members to plan the job prior to project initiation including general conditions study, procurement schedule, logistics, etc.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project strategy and deploy this throughout the estimating process
• Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents
• Ability to prepare GMP’s and present Budget Development process from Concept, SD, DD to CD.
• Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the owner/architect requirements.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
• Establish the pre-construction budget and manage the associated funds
• Ability to prepare comprehensive bid packages and distribute to trades
• Coordinate with SDC Self Perform Division for revenue opportunities
• Ensures that the best bids are obtained for each trade, based on the needs of the project
• Structure a fair and comprehensive final sub bid process by incorporating all information from previous budgets, by educating all subs on the client’s view of the project, including, but not limited to detailed written scope of work, logistics, etc., so that they are all bidding on the same work
• Review & Level quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
• Develop meaningful project specific VE Strategies
• Present information and proposals effectively to clients based on their needs and preferences, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Must have the ability to be deadline focused in order to time manage several activities / projects
• Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
• Good leadership, strong team communication both written and verbal

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years’ estimating experience
• Expertise Core & Shell, Base Building and Interiors Estimating
• Experience should include large commercial, hospitality, mid-rise/mix use projects.
• Experienced in estimating all trades including Civil / Structural & MEP
• Experienced in Conceptual Estimating & Budgeting
• Self-Starter with the ability to work individually & as part of a team
• Vast knowledge of all trades: scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of On Screen Take Off, Timberline (Precision Estimating) experience is a plus

Salary Range Information

Rhode Island Base Salary Range: $170,000 – $210,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.