Senior Estimator - Construction

Horst Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as a Senior Estimator, responsible for leading estimating projects and a team. Use your analytical skills to ensure accurate pricing for competitive bids, while collaborating on various project phases. Knowledge of estimating software and experience in relevant industries are key qualifications for this role.

Benefits

Excellent Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of specialized experience in Estimating is preferred.
• Experience in Industrial and Pharmaceutical industries beneficial.
• Advanced knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil required.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and prepare estimates for design/build phases.
• Lead team in bid procedures and ensure proposal deadlines are met.
• Mentor junior teammates and provide feedback on best practices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Value Engineering

Blueprint Reading

Education

Two years of college or equivalent experience

Tools

Estimating Software (Timberline)

On-screen take-off

Job description

Join Horst Construction as a Senior Estimator and apply your analytical skills to lead a team of Estimators to calculate accurate pricing on competitive bid and design/build and negotiated projects.

As a crucial part of Horst Construction's Estimating team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and proficiency:

• Review project plans, specification and contract documents.
• Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
• Define scope of work for various trades to include any self-perform portions of the project.
• Contribute value engineering options.
• Review scope form various proposals and determine completeness and best price.
• Collaborate with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy, and buyout.
• Prepare subcontractor/supplier bid list.

As team leader and lead estimator you'll be expected to perform the following as it relates to your supporting teammates:

• Set up bid day procedures, assigning teammates to various tasks
• Communicate specific proposal needs and expectations.
• Establish deadlines and reporting procedures.
• Ensure proposal requirements are met in a timely fashion.
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
• Review data for accuracy and best practices and provide feedback to teammates.
• Act as mentor and coach to advance the professional development of junior teammates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent experience required.
• Five to ten years of specialized experience in Estimating
• Experience in Industrial and Pharmaceutical industries a plus
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in use of current estimating software (specifically Timberline) and on-screen take-off.
• USGBC LEED (AP/BD&C) certification preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents.
• Must have advanced knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil.
• Management experience preferred.

Excellent Competitive Benefits!

Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.

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