Senior Estimator

Senior Cost Estimator Job Description

Job Type: Full time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Chief Estimator

Amount of Travel Required: Minimal Local / Regional

Department: Estimating

Positions Supervised: N/A

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm

Remote Work Eligible: Yes (20 days per year)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Cost Estimator to lead and support all aspects of the pre-construction process, from early client engagement and detailed estimating to RFP development, competitive bidding, and seamless procurement through to project handoff. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will directly shape project success and client satisfaction. Your expertise will be key to turning ideas into reality. To thrive in this position, you must be able to perform each essential function effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation. We are committed to providing accommodations to enable all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, to contribute fully to our team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, manage and lead concept cost estimates from minimal design information or concept renders and priced.
• Prepare, manage and lead detailed cost estimate, including all architectural, civil and structural trades (MEPS preferred) including full quantity takeoff and pricing of unit rates.
• Prepare cost exercises and prices as needed to support pre-construction activities.
• Prepare and manage full general conditions estimates and analysis on a cash flow basis with provided CM staffing levels and schedule.
• Manage GC lump, Cost Plus, Lump Sum bids from RFP through to bid award.
• Prepare, manage and lead scope documents by trade including project specific scope and information and PO's during leveling and procurement.
• Attend pre-bid site walk-throughs and site evaluations for existing conditions scope and qualifications.
• Experience in bidding open shop, PLA, prevailing wage and union projects.
• Able to stay up to date and relevant with industry and market trends.
• Assist subcontractors to confirm scope by reviewing plans and specifications.
• Outreach to manufacturers to confirm product specifications and relay back to the subcontractors through the RFI process.
• Evaluate and level subcontractor bid proposals, including interviewing and negotiating with subcontractors as needed.
• Manage subcontractor relationships for specific bids and projects and engage in developing new subcontractor relationships.
• Prepare, manage and lead recommendation packages for review, approval and submission.
• Represent the firm in front of clients, developers and design consultants in project interviews, meetings, calls, including communicating accurately, bid estimate and project information.
• Provide guidance and direction to less experienced team members to direct and supports deliverables in a timely manner.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use critical thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication - Strong oral and written skills to enable effective and concise communications.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to minute details of a project or task.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas and apply construction methods to conceptual designs.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task, with the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with owners, subcontractors, design consultants and co-workers.
• Technical - Ability to comprehend complex construction, technical designs and specialized information, means and methods to support the estimating and bidding process.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, to complete deliveries within given deadlines.

IT / Software Experience:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in estimating software such as Construct X, Cost X, Togel, Plan Grid, OST.
• Advanced proficiency in bid software such as Building Connected, Procore.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in cost estimating.
• Ability to work in the US. CWC does not have the ability to sponsor visas.
• Experience in out of the ground projects, mixed-use, and residential sectors.

Preferred:

• Membership of the RICS, AACE and/or ASPE preferred.
• Experience in education, interiors and health sectors is a bonus.
• Experience using Revit, BIM.

Work Environment: Office environment with some field visits