Senior Estimator - Heavy & Highway Construction

The Wesson Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wesson Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their growing team in Johnstown, NY. The role involves providing comprehensive estimating services for substantial construction projects within the highway and renewable energy sectors. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant educational background, and a proven track record in managing high-value projects. This highly collaborative position offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision and Dental package

Supplemental 401(k) with company match

Company paid Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Training and development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in highway or utility infrastructure and Renewable Energy.
• Three positive client or employer references from the last 5 years.
• OSHA 30 Certificate and related training.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating team and provide technical direction on projects.
• Analyze and compile estimate data impacting cost and project timelines.
• Research upcoming projects to support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

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The Wesson Group, LLC., is expanding and looking for an addition to our tight-knit team. We are a young and rapidly growing general contractor located in Johnstown, NY. We currently are looking for a Senior Estimator with a background in heavy and highway construction and Renewable Energy markets to join our family of dedicated and hard-working professionals.

Responsibilities Briefly Described

• Provide and coordinate full estimating services on heavy-civil and heavy-highway construction projects ranging from $10M to $250M
• Lead estimating team and provide technical direction in estimating assignments
• Provide Market and Competition Analysis for pursuits
• Review and approve estimates prepared by the estimating team
• Reviewing Customer contracts to ensure proper scope and terms
• Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate
• Establish and Maintain relationships with key subcontractor estimating teams
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid
• Participate in and/or lead design-build preconstruction services, both internally and in joint ventures to ensure high quality, competitive estimates and schedules
• Utilize benchmarking data to maintain or improve target margins
• Research upcoming projects and aid in developing customer base
• Attend potential bid meetings and required site visits
• Present estimate and participate in executive bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Review “take-off” quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates
• Supervise, direct, and mentor preconstruction department staff reports to ensure individual development and that The Wesson Group’s quality standards are met, and standard operating procedures are followed
• Bid and pre-construction scoping
• Solicit and coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure full coverage on all scopes of work
• Prepare preliminary pre-bid schedules
• Work with PM and other required staff to prepare statements of qualifications
• Collaborating with Project Managers, Contractors, Engineers, and suppliers to prepare accurate estimates
• Drafting proposals that outline the project requirements
• Work with estimating staff to acquire competitive and successful bids
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at budget transfer and pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job and critical means and methods of construction
• Provide Business Development Support through maintaining positive client contacts and developing opportunities with new clients and markets
• Make recommendations for software upgrades
• Maintain subscriptions for project search databases and monitor databases for opportunities

Skills & Qualifications

• Have a winning attitude, a positive problem-solving approach, and enjoy working in a team environment.
• Ability to supervise and lead an Estimating team to a successful project award.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting stringent deadlines.
• Resourcefulness and creativity.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering and have 5 to 10 years of highway, utility infrastructure and/or Renewable Energy preferred.
• Three positive client or employer references from whom you’ve worked in the last 5 years.
• OSHA 30 Certificate and related training

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Comprehensive Health, Rx, Vision and Dental package
• Supplemental 401(k) with company match
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short term and long-term disability
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid Time Off

The Wesson Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Services for Renewable Energy, and Civil Engineering

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