Senior Estimator, Federal Group

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📍 New York, New York, United StatesFull time

About this role

Employment Type:   Full-Time 

FSLA: Salary/Exempt 

Division: Estimating 

Department:  Estimating 

Reports to: Chief Estimator 

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

Salary Range: $137,000 - $195,000

Lead all estimating efforts on the most complex and large-scale projects, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

  • 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. 
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects. 
  • Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members. 
  • Effectively communicate with all stakeholders. 
  • Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews. 
  • 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. 
  • Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process. 
  • Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets. 
  • Ensure quality control of bids and estimates. 
  • Prepare an in-house budget and GMP. 

Key Skills 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Extreme attention to detail required.  
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.  
  • Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.  
  • Motivated and driven.  
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.

Required Experience

  • BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating field. 
  • 10+ years of experience in construction. 
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.  
  • Proficiency in specialized estimating software. 
  • Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.
  • Federal bidding/estimating experience strongly desired, but not required.

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