Sr. Estimator - Underground

Traylor Bros., Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Traylor Bros., Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator in Long Beach, California, focused on preparing and analyzing cost estimates for underground construction projects. The role involves consulting with vendors and stakeholders to establish accurate estimates and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout project execution.

The ideal candidate will manage the entire estimating process, recommend vendor selection, and produce essential cost documentation. Strong analytical skills and experience in construction projects are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Consult with vendors and personnel to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Analyze plan documents to prepare estimates for time, cost, materials, and labor.
• Prepare estimates for vendor or subcontractor selection.
• Confer with stakeholders on changes to cost estimates.
• Prepare cost documentation for management.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products and services.
• Set up cost monitoring systems and procedures.
• Conduct studies for standard hour and cost data.
• Review material and labor for cost-effectiveness.
• Help predict project timescales and costs.
• Establish likely progress and completion rates.
• Calculate final estimated costs and present tender prices.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Job description

Sr. Estimator

The primary objective of this role is to prepare cost estimates for underground construction projects.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or construction superintendent/engineers to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Analyze plan documents and other data to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
• Working with estimating team to help predict the timescales of a project, which has a considerable bearing on costs
• Establishing the likely progress and completion rates, including allowances for bad weather and other unforeseen circumstances
• Calculating a final figure for the estimated cost, supplemented by adjustments for overheads and profit, and presenting a tender price
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division and corporate management. Travel as required to attend, but not limited to, meetings, site visits, training, etc.