OBJECTIVE:
The Senior Estimator will communicate regularly with the Project Management team to budget and estimate project costs accurately. The Senior Estimator will also maintain consistent communication with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure the proper project timeline and scheduling in order to assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for Lump Sum, Design-Build, and Construction/Project Management formatted projects.

DUTIES:
SAFETY:
1. Promotes job site safety and encourages safe work practices.

ESTIMATING:
2. Review and update project estimate pricing.
3. Complete timely and thorough buy-out procedures with an emphasis on completing all buy-outs under budget with the owner or owner’s representative who has the authority to sign off on the completion of the project.
4. Prepare a list of Subcontractors and/or Suppliers for a quotation.
5. Prepare quantity take-off sheets.
6. Prepare a detailed scope of work for each trade and review with the Superintendent to ensure that all scope items are detailed and included in the proposal.
7. Analyze drawings and specifications.
8. Manage and assist with the expansion of the Subcontractor/Trade, Partner/Vendor database for solicitations.
9. Understand contractual terms and conditions.
10.Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals promptly for Lump Sum, Design-Build, and Construction/Project Management formatted projects.
11.Provides clear detailed quantity take-offs.
12.Organize subcontractor quotations and negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents.
13.Complete Budgeting and Scheduling for projects and track.
14.Monitor progress, requisition change orders, and identify potential risks.
15.Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.
16.Ensure site personnel are provided with proper documentation related to the project.
17.Works with and deals with concerns of any field personnel.

18.Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing.
19. Formulate cost breakdown for project progress, based on estimates.
20.Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.
21.Select metrics to produce valid estimates.
22.Visit sites to gather essential information.
23.Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data.

SCHEDULE:
24.Prepare or help to prepare a preliminary schedule for jobs being estimated.

COORDINATION / COMMUNICATION:
25.Periodic inspection of construction sites.
26.Acquires thorough knowledge of plans, specifications, and project conditions.
27.Communicates effectively with the subcontractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
28.Proactively engage with clients, subcontractors, and trade partners to develop and work through budgeting, potential value engineering options, and cost exercises.
29.Coordinates with construction personnel regarding construction practices, techniques, strategies, and procedures.
30. Engages with local networking organizations (as necessary) and further develops relationships with current or potential subcontractors and trade partners.
31.Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and written).

MISC:
32.Actively participate in all company-wide training and development initiatives, and also work with and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Architects, and Superintendents.