Sr. Estimator, Infrastructure - 2386

Reports to: Preconstruction Managers

FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Estimator works in support of the Preconstruction Manager to review project documents at varying levels of design to ensure the scope of work required by the documents is accurately priced both internally and by subcontractors. Additionally, the Sr. Estimator will mentor others.   

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Duties / Responsibilities:

Professional Estimating

• Lead estimating efforts on large and complex projects
• Accurate and timely review of the design documents to identify the required scopes of work and develop a bid list for review by the project team.
• Attending informational pre-bid meetings, site walks and preconstruction coordination meetings, documenting the requirements and existing conditions.
• Developing pre-bid RFI’s to close gaps in the construction documents and/or conflicts between design documents / specifications.
• Track and log all documents issued during the preconstruction period for use during contracting.
• Distribution of all documents to bidding subcontractors and vendors.
• Building relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and proposers to encourage participation in the bidding process.
• Be a champion of JHL’s vision, purpose, values, brand promise, and overall brand.
• Teach and train others about products, systems and processes.
• Analyze historical cost for comparison to projects under pursuit
• Assist in project scheduling
• Collaborate with design teams and owners

Qualification and Pricing

• Completing 2D and 3D takeoffs and developing scope of work review with subcontractors to ensure the work is accurately priced and accounted for.
• Pricing materials, equipment, labor, and other executive requirements for misc. self-performed scopes of work.

Subcontractor Solicitation and Coordination

• Identification of possible scope gaps and/or areas where multiple trades may exclude or include the same scope.
• Professional conduct with designers and clients throughout the preconstruction process, along with building relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and proposers to encourage participation in the bidding process.
• Aggressive follow-up with subcontractors to ensure bids are received on time.
• Participation in Hard Bid Day activities, including scope review and bid tabulation.
• Attending pre-award meetings with potential subcontractors and vendors for a detailed scope review and analysis.
• Track and update vendor information and manage local vendor database.

Education / Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience working in infrastructure construction estimating
• 3+ years of construction operations experience, including exposure to trade coordination and material tracking is preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to complete estimates of medium to large scale and complexity, up to $25M without significant additional support / management resources

• Proficient at the following software systems;

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Digital Takeoff Software
  • Bid Solicitation Software
  • Bluebeam
  • Agtek
  • HeavyBid or Comparable Civil Estimating Platform

• Proficient with building/estimating techniques

• Excellent plan reading and specification interpretation skills

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

• Strong initiative, communication, problem-solving skill

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays a 401(k)-retirement plan with a match and fringe benefits.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / TRAVEL:

OFFICE: Up to 5%, and/or daily travel as business requires during scheduled work hours.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary and not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. These duties/responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT:

JHL Constructors is an EEO Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.