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Estimator/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.
$83,070 / year median in Massachusetts
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Estimator/Senior Estimator at Aegistech Estimator/Senior Estimator at Aegistech in Brookline Village, Massachusetts Posted in about 6 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
The Role:
The Senior Estimator is responsible for all aspects of estimating the most complex and large-scale jobs, including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations, and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that 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 Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members Effectively communicate with all stakeholders Manage Assistant Estimators Participate in business development activities, presentations, and interviews Lead the Estimating team, including Assistant Estimators, MEP Estimators, and Career Start team members on projects Develop others and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Prepare an in-house budget and GMP 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 Reconcile with outside Estimators Lead constructability reviews Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets Ensure quality control of the department's bids and estimates
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field Minimum of 8 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent Computer skills Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word processing programs Experience with estimating software such as Timberline, OST, and MC2 Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing