Senior Estimator Thomas Construction Group LLC
- 5.0 Wilmington, NC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Vendor relationship building Full Job Description Senior Estimator Team. Improvement. Excellence. Service. Area Preconstruction & Estimating Relationships Direct report
- Director of Preconstruction Reports
- Estimator, Assistant Estimator, Field Engineer
- Estimating, Intern Role Purpose The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects.
Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting, and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability. Senior Estimators are expected to serve as lead on Estimating projects. Responsibilities Utilize and build upon Thomas' Standards of Estimating Expectations. Performs accurate, thorough, and timely quantity takeoffs. Manages multiple projects concurrently with ability to multitask. Provide leadership and supervision to estimating team. Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary. Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required. Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions. Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required. Develops unit costs accurately. Develops and analyzes value management analysis options. Performs technical/plan review when required. Thoroughly review RFI to gain knowledge of full project scope and specific trades needed; ensure understanding of subcontractor needs to meet project scope. Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades. Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project. Drive continuous improvement with alternate approaches, constructability review and value-engineering ideas. Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect, Owner and/or Construction Manager to close business. Properly turns over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner. Competencies Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems. Knowledge of Timberline, P6, BIM, Onscreen Takeoff. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. Living Thomas Culture This estimating position will do work in a manner that is steeped in our
Values:
Team, Improvement, Excellence, Service. These values should serve a set of guiding principles and the Senior Estimator will foster this culture every day in the way they behave. Qualifications BS Degree in Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology. 6+ years of pre-construction and/or operations experience on commercial projects. Success Metrics Consistently provide an accurate project scope and required resources necessary. Consistently submit bids within tight deadlines. Consistently provide leadership and guidance to estimating team. Consistently follow corporate processes, where applicable. Successfully secure new business/clients. Maintain strong relationships with all subcontractors and vendors. Conduct on-time and accurate documentation/reporting. Physical Requirements/Work Requirements & Environment Frequent sitting, working on a computer. Standard day shift.
Travel is limited:
up to 10% Potential Next Role(s) Director of Preconstruction FLSA Exempt
