Senior Estimator

Consigli Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 137,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction is seeking a Lead Estimator to head the estimating efforts on the firm's most complex, large-scale projects in the Washington, DC area. You will manage conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, and value engineering, while building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

The role requires a strong background in construction estimating, advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating software, and the ability to guide a team through multiple proposals,

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating field experience.
• 10+ years of construction experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of market conditions on pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all estimating efforts on complex, large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

FSLA:Salary/Exempt

Division:Estimating

Department: Estimating

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.

Key Skills

• Strongverbal and written communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail required.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
• Motivated and driven.
• Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

Required Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.