Senior Estimator — Lead Risk, Strategy & Pre-Construction

Planet Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating strategy for large projects and direct estimating efforts. You will review schedules, manage workload, and present estimates to clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to methodology.

The role requires mentoring staff, coordinating subcontractor bids, and maintaining cost data quality. Direct hire, market-competitive compensation will be discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Lead risk review process
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced
• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project
• Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews
• Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients
• Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services
• Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process
• Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation
• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements
• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work
• Train and mentor staff
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ConEst

K-base

Job description

Planet Group in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Senior Estimator to lead estimating strategy for large projects and direct estimating efforts. You will review schedules, manage workload, and present estimates to clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to methodology.

The role requires mentoring staff, coordinating subcontractor bids, and maintaining cost data quality. Direct hire, market-competitive compensation will be discussed during interviews.