Sr Construction Estimator

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Located in New Holland, PA

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

DESCRIPTION:

Prepare, coordinate, and analyze cost estimates in a timely manner for the Sales Team to create clear,
concise, and accurate bids and scopes of work. Analyze sub-trade quotes against bid specifications and
drawings. Be responsible and accountable to the Sales Team for successful and timely bid submittals.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of commercial construction estimators
• Attend Hand-Off Meetings to assure a smooth project review and order transaction
• Become well versed in the construction capabilities of the company to determine bid/no bid
• Collaborate with Sales to obtain pertinent data about projects being quoted
• Conduct a detailed review of plans and specifications against sub-trade quotes
• Develop and review the Scope of Work sheets for each project to protect company interests
• Double check all data entries into the cost estimate to avoid mistakes
• Interact with sub-trades to for best price and compliance to spec
• Interface with Operations as needed to assure constructability to questionable specs or design
• Manage and coordinate sub-trade RFI’s and clarifications with the Estimating Team
• Perform a comprehensive “bid day” analysis and review with the Sales and Management Team to ensure a successful bid
• Prepare bid packages for sub-trades
• Produce timely, concise and accurate takeoffs
• Properly schedule estimating activities to meet bid dates for each project
• Research and apply products and materials to the needs of the project
• Secure quotes from subcontractors and specialty vendors as necessary
• Seek out new sub-trades for competitive bid projects.
• Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
• Understand how to fit sub-trades to the scope/size of the project
• Work with the Sales/Estimating Team to meet tight deadlines for bids
• Work with the Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and/or Plant Manager to maximize profit margins for cost estimates based on backlog, project type and project size
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• High School diploma or GED with some College preferred
• Minimum 5 years or equivalent work experience in construction estimating
• Minimum 3 years or equivalent work experience in estimating/purchasing/project management
• Working knowledge of Building Codes, Construction, Estimating and Materials
• Skills in:
  • Accuracy/Attention to detail
  • Blueprint reading
  • Bid spec comparison
  • Confidentiality
  • Strong collaboration abilities

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