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Senior Estimator
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$71,823 / year median in Kentucky
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions Leads Estimating Team with timely roll-out and execution of the entire estimate deliverable process Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work Develop full-scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM/GC construction documents Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction with regards to means and methods, schedule and strategy Provide detailed quantity take off of specific trades when required Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required Performs technical/plan review when required Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history Manage and maintain subcontractor database and subcontractor prequalification Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations Minimum Requirements Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, with 10+ years of preconstruction/estimating and/or operations experience on commercial construction projects Knowledgeable of the following: civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, miscellaneous metals, casework, doors, specialties, interior finishes, exterior building wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems Able to manage multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask Knowledge and efficiency in the following