Senior Technical Estimator: Bids, Specs & Value Engineering

WCM White Cap Management LLC; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking an experienced Estimator to complete detailed material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets. You will determine requirements, quantities, and delivery needs, and liaise with vendors and design professionals to ensure bid accuracy.

In this senior role you will mentor junior estimators, assist in bid preparation, and help develop value engineering options. Expect travel and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline required/strongly preferred; MS/MA in related field also acceptable.
• 5-8 years of experience in a related field, with 3-5 years for MS/MA track.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Researches plans and specifications and identifies any special material or construction requirements and determines the general scope of work.
• Determines if company supplied material meet local/state/federal specifications.
• Determines accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from construction plan sets.
• Communicates with material vendor and accurately determines availability and delivery times for specialty products.
• Meets with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts.
• Meets with local engineering design teams to recommend value engineering options for bid projects.
• Assists in bid preparation and insures customers receive quotations in a timely manner.
• Tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine market value of bids.
• Oversees the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Bid preparation

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Job description

White Cap is seeking an experienced Estimator to complete detailed material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets. You will determine requirements, quantities, and delivery needs, and liaise with vendors and design professionals to ensure bid accuracy.

In this senior role you will mentor junior estimators, assist in bid preparation, and help develop value engineering options. Expect travel and a collaborative, fast-paced environment.