Senior Estimator

Flatiron Construction Corp

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

401(k)/RRSP

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flatiron Construction Corp in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare project estimates by analyzing specs and plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, 5+ years in estimating, and expertise in HCSS Heavy Bid; strong technical writing and leadership are valued.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in construction estimating or cost control.

Responsibilities

Reviews proposal specs, drawings, and pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of the estimate.
Incorporates historical data into unit and person-hour figures.
Provides input on project risks and ensures alignment with schedule and cost goals.
Performs complete takeoffs and quantity calculations from drawings.
Monitors addenda and notifies the estimating team of changes.
Assists with design reviews and cost-effective recommendations.
Collaborates with the team for hand-off meetings between pursuit and project management.
Recommends vendors/subcontractors to meet pursuit and cost goals.

Skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

Overview

Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals.

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What you will be doing

Reviews proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and person-hour figures.
Provides technical input regarding project and contract risks to lead estimator responsible for final bid price approval. Reviews final estimate to ensure defined work aligns with overall project schedule and cost goals.
Prepares discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Calculates material quantity requirements from engineering drawing dimensions.
Monitors client addendum and advises the estimating team on changes during the estimate period.
Assists with design review options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
Partners with estimating team to prepare and conduct project hand-off meetings between pursuit team and project management team.
Researches and recommends vendors and subcontractors for designated scopes of work to achieve pursuit and cost goals.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required.
5+ years of experience in construction industry, estimating or cost control preferred.
Specialized knowledge and experience in alternative construction delivery methods.
Advanced knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.
Strong technical writing skills.
Able to lead pursuit and estimating activities on a large or complex pursuit project.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: