Senior Estimator Construction

Walbridge; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Walbridge seeks a Senior Estimator to coordinate estimating services for CSI divisions on large, complex projects, across Lump Sum, Design Build and CM formats. You will interpret designs, drawings and specs, operating across multiple delivery methods or specializing in one system.

You’ll lead proposal reviews, develop scopes with subs, prepare cost estimates, and drive strategic planning, risk assessment and communication with project teams and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years in estimating, preconstruction, or related construction management.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera.

Responsabilités

• Proposal reviews: assess specifications, drawings and bid requirements.
• Scope development: write scopes and manage subcontractor reviews.
• Cost preparation: assemble estimates and bid documents for bids.
• Strategic planning: identify risks, schedules, insurance, bonding and penalties, and plan actions.

Connaissances

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management or related field

Outils

Excel

Estimating software

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Description du poste

Overview

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Estimator to join Walbridge. In this role you will coordinate full estimating service efforts for all Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions on large, complex work within Lump Sum, Design Build and Construction Management contractual formats. You will interpret designs, drawings, specifications, and other contract documents, as well as being able to operate across multiple delivery systems or be very proficient in one specific type of system.

Location

You can be located on site in our Detroit, Pittsburgh, or Charlotte office.

Responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities

• Proposal Reviews: Reviewing proposal specifications, drawings, attending pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Scope Development: Developing and understanding scope requirements and issuing subcontracts for heavy industrial “supporting” trades, such as boilermaker, steel, concrete, piping, and electrical work. Writing proper scopes of work during the bidding phase and upon award, engage in subcontractor proposal review meetings, with ultimate responsibility of final evaluation and negotiation of subcontracts.
• Cost Preparation: Preparing cost estimate and bid documents for construction projects or services that are used by management in preparation of the bidding process. Ensuring accuracy and completeness of estimate and proposals.
• Strategic Planning: Identifying competitive edge strategies and follow through to project award. Also identifying, reviewing, and communicating contractual requirements such as risk factors, schedule, insurance, bonding, and penalties with supervisors and developing an action plan for the estimate and project construction.

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related program is preferred, or equivalent professional training and experience with high school diploma.
• A minimum of five years of estimating, preconstruction or related general construction management experience.
• Proficiency in computer estimating applications (Excel, Estimating Software).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Excellent organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or Primavera.

Skills and attributes for success

• Established technical knowledge, encompassing construction and estimating processes.
• Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.