Senior Construction Estimator

Essential Functions

• Estimating - Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for some CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development, construction documents).

• Provides information to senior estimators/senior preconstruction managers for the purpose of developing accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team's assistance.

• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with project management team's assistance.

• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.

• Solicits and analyzes subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.

• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours, and post-bid interviews as required.

• Develops unit costs accurately.

• Develops value management skills and learns how to implement cost savings methods.

• Performs technical/plan review when required.

• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.

• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources.

• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.

• Is extremely proficient in all computer software programs used in preconstruction with particular emphasis on estimating software (e.g. Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, and Pantera Bid Invite System (similar to SqFt).

• Constantly strives to improve individual capabilities, performance and expand knowledge of construction technologies and techniques.

• A member of the preconstruction/estimating team who is responsible for independently preparing sections of schematic, design development and construction document estimates including soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids, and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, reviewing project plans and specifications for all CSI (Construction Specific Institute) categories of work.

• May be responsible to supervise the work of other estimators, intern/co-ops students.

• Member of preconstruction/estimating team that prepares budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be build for clients.