Senior Estimator

Stewart & Tate, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart & Tate, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to analyze and estimate costs and time for construction projects. The role involves reviewing pricing documents, preparing budget estimates, and maintaining relationships with clients and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of construction estimating experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with knowledge in mechanical and electrical systems. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction estimating desired.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Reviews pricing documents and prepares a plan to submit within the allotted time.
• Prepares budgetary estimates and trade scopes of work.
• Maintains cost data information for future estimating.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Construction

Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Processing Systems

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with Sage Intacct Estimating Software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

10 years of construction estimating experience

Job description

Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for analyzing and estimating the cost and time requirements of construction projects outlined in the bid documents.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reviews pricing documents and prepares a plan to submit within the allotted time
• Prepare trade scopes of work and take-off material quantities
• Prepares budgetary estimates
• Attends preconstruction and prebid meetings as required
• Visits the site during the budgeting/estimating duration
• Solicits pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors
• Reviews estimates with Executive Vice President
• Reviews estimates with clients
• Drafts subcontracts and purchase orders
• Maintains cost data information for future estimating
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Works with the Project Management team to resolve scope issues and to prepare large change orders

Requirements

• Knowledge of Building Construction
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Processing Systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct Estimating Software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments with minimal direction, set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities, and perform under deadlines with frequent interruptions
• Minimum of 10 years of construction estimating desired