Senior Estimator DFW, TX

Cumming Corporation
DFW, Texas
Full Time

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At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

At Gallagher, now a Cumming Group Company, we are seeking a Senior Estimator. In this role, you are a pivotal figure in the construction industry, responsible for overseeing and managing the estimation process to ensure accurate and competitive cost assessments for construction projects. Your extensive experience and expertise play a crucial role in guiding bid strategies, facilitating informed decision-making, and contributing to the success and profitability of your organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Assessment: Thoroughly evaluate project specifications, plans, and requirements to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project scope and objectives.
Material Takeoffs: Conduct detailed material takeoffs to quantify the required materials and resources for each project component accurately.
Cost Estimation: Utilize advanced construction estimating software and industry-standard methodologies to prepare precise cost estimates. This includes labor, materials, equipment, and contractor costs.
Cost Analysis: Analyze project costs, including direct and indirect expenses, overhead, and profit margins, to determine a competitive yet profitable bid price.
Competitive Analysis: Research and analyze competitors' bids and pricing strategies to develop competitive and profitable proposals.
Value Engineering: Collaborate with project teams to explore value engineering options and cost-saving alternatives without compromising project quality.
Estimate Review: Collaborate with estimating teams to review and refine estimates, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
Bid Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive bid strategies, considering factors such as project complexity, market conditions, and client expectations.
Bid Preparation: Lead the creation of thorough and organized bid packages, ensuring compliance with bid submission requirements, deadlines, and contractual obligations.
Client Interaction: Engage with clients and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, answer inquiries, and build positive relationships.
Vendor and Contractor Relations: Solicit quotes and bids from vendors and contractors, assess proposal responses, and negotiate pricing to secure competitive rates and favorable terms.
Vendor and Contractor Coordination: Effective communication and negotiation skills to solicit, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and contractor bids.
Documentation Management: Maintain organized records of estimates, bids, vendor/contractor communications, and historical cost data for reference and analysis.
Reporting: Prepare and present estimates and proposals to internal teams and clients, explaining cost breakdowns and assumptions.
Mentorship & Training: Effective mentorship and guidance for junior estimators, providing training, support, and fostering professional development.
Other duties as assigned.
Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

Construction Processes: Understanding of construction project lifecycles, methodologies, and practices, including the phases of planning, design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
Construction Methods and Materials: In-depth understanding of various construction techniques, materials, and their costs.
Construction Plans and Specifications: Proficiency in interpreting complex architectural and engineering plans, drawings, and project specifications.
Cost Estimation Principles: Expertise in cost estimation methodologies, including parametric estimating, historical data analysis, and value analysis.
Project Management: Understanding of project management principles and methodologies to assess project requirements, timelines, and resource allocation.
Building Codes and Regulations: Familiarity with local building codes, regulations, and permit requirements that affect project costs, design, and compliance.
Value Engineering: Proficiency in value engineering concepts and the ability to identify cost-saving alternatives that maintain or enhance project quality.
Mathematics and Statistics: Advanced mathematical and statistical skills for precise cost calculations, risk analysis, and financial modeling.
Estimating Software: Mastery of advanced construction estimating software and tools used for detailed cost calculations and bid preparation.
Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving abilities to address complex project challenges, resolve cost-related issues, and make informed decisions.
Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to assess project costs, including direct and indirect expenses, overhead, and profit margins.
Time Management: Efficient time management skills to meet bid submission deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and comprehensiveness of estimates and bid packages.
Documentation Management: Proficient document management skills to maintain organized records of estimates, bids, vendor/contractor communications, and historical cost data for reference and analysis.
Reporting: Strong presentation skills for preparing and presenting estimates and proposals to internal teams and clients, effectively communicating cost breakdowns and assumptions.
Compliance Adherence: Commitment to strict compliance with bid submission requirements, contractual obligations, and industry regulations.
Communication: Clear and effective communication skills to interact with clients, project stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Planswift, and Foxit.
Confidentiality: Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Experience: 5+ years of extensive experience in construction estimating, with a track record of successful bids and projects, a combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Groups policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: