Senior Estimator - Mission Critical

About the role

Summary
Senior Estimator manages and assists in the compilation of estimates for various projects and is responsible for cost accuracy.  A Senior Estimator gives appropriate responses to the Owners requirements and maintains a high level of professionalism in estimating.  A Senior Estimator reports to the SBU Executive; alternatively, the Senior Estimator may report to the Chief Estimator at the SBU Executives direction.

Duties

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. 

• Prepares estimates and supplementary information for potential projects.

• Reads, understands, and offers improvements to the contract documents (plans, specifications & addenda).  Offers Value-Engineering and Life-Cycle cost options for review. 

• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, prices, and analyzes information.

• Understands the difference between the narrow focus of just cost estimating services and the broader scope of preconstruction services.

• Works well with Architects and Owners and provides leadership in the preconstruction process and demonstrates best practices throughout preconstruction.

• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.  Creates listings of appropriate contacts for specific projects.

• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.  Determines the suitability and competitive stance of subs and suppliers.

• Prepares and analyzes estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs and bid analysis.

• Is responsible for the preparation of bid proposal for submittal.

• Attends Owner meetings during estimate development.

• Prepares detailed schedules for proposed projects.

• Initiates various special projects related to estimating. 

• Assists and guides staff towards completion of special projects.

• Initiates schematic plans or sketches to illustrate approach and strategy.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications                            

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction related field or equivalent education and experience.

• Over five years’ experience in estimating commercial construction projects, demonstrating competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.

• Possesses sufficient knowledge of all construction systems and disciplines, including mechanical and electrical, in order to complete comprehensive cost estimates without assistance from others.

• Good working knowledge of self-performed concrete construction.

• Has experience in estimating at all stages of design: conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents.

• Understands and utilizes proven estimating and bidding strategies.

• Fully understands and practices the principles of Target Value Design.

• Has the ability to utilize the latest estimating software used by Layton. 

• Proven working knowledge of Destini Estimator software, BlueBeam, Assemble, and other latest software and technology.

• Ability to work under pressure, meets tight deadlines, and coordinate team members.

• Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities.

• Ability to operate office equipment, computer, printer, phone, copier, fax, etc.

• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Presents well in interviews and in all meetings with clients. 

• Excellent knowledge of construction practices, methods, trends and crew data.

• Working knowledge of Revit and Primavera systems.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.