Senior Estimator - Large-Scale Construction & Bids

Consigli Construction Co.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. seeks an experienced Estimator to value and price complex, large-scale projects. You will lead the estimating process, develop conceptual bids, budgets, and GMPs while coordinating with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering/construction management and 8+ years in construction with strong Excel and estimating software skills. This full-time role requires collaboration and strong analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8+ years of construction experience.
• 3+ years of estimating field experience.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Proficiency in estimating software.
• Understanding of how market conditions affect pricing.

Responsibilities

• Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, 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 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

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Ethics

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Consigli Construction Co. seeks an experienced Estimator to value and price complex, large-scale projects. You will lead the estimating process, develop conceptual bids, budgets, and GMPs while coordinating with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has a background in engineering/construction management and 8+ years in construction with strong Excel and estimating software skills. This full-time role requires collaboration and strong analytical abilities.