Senior Estimator

Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is searching for a Senior Estimator who will thrive in our Memphis Team.

The Senior Estimator plays a key management role in the organization and implementation of all preconstruction services. This position is charged with providing and coordinating all preconstruction services for the division. The Senior Estimator reports to the Division Vice President.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct all business in accordance with the American Society of Professional Estimators Code of Ethics.
• Perform quantity takeoff for all general construction divisions as required.
• Perform checks between drawings and specifications for discrepancies or omissions and assist when needed.
• Correspond with owners, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assemble bid invitation lists and assist in maintenance of subcontractor and supplier databases.
• Coordinate and log pre-construction RFIs.
• Gather current material pricing for each job.
• Attend project hand-off meeting.
• Initiate value engineering items.
• Attend pre-bid conference.
• Perform site inspection prior to bidding.
• Prepare formal subcontractor/supplier bid scope packages (for CM projects).
• Prepare legal bid advertisements.
• Develop subcontractor/supplier bid interest in projects.
• Prepare bid tabulation forms.
• Stay current in training of estimating systems used by the company by attending seminars and training sessions as requested.
• Coordinate bidding calendar.
• Uphold and promote Baldwin & Shell’s Preconstruction & Estimating Mission, Vision, and Values.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have at least seven (7) years’ experience in Commercial Construction Estimating, Preconstruction or related project management experience.

• Experience with construction management / negotiated and hard bid projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills including presentations, and interactions with trade partners and clients.

• Must possess strong documentation, organizational and time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.

• Must possess strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in the Memphis market.

• Experience with WinEst, On-Screen Takeoff, BlueBeam, Revu, and BuildingConnected preferred but not required.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

What we offer:

• Highly competitive compensation

• 401(k) retirement with matching funds

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 8 Paid holidays

• Three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year which accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month

• Company stock purchase option

• Short-term disability

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Pet insurance

• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program

• Excellent work environment

Baldwin & Shell is proud to offer highly competitive compensation, benefits package, and a family work environment!

If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!

For more information or questions, please reach out to our Human Resources Team:

• Email: info@baldwinshell.com ATTN: HR
• Phone: 501-374-8677

Baldwin & Shell is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.

Baldwin & Shell is proud to be a part of an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, origin, and genetic information. All are encouraged to apply!