Senior Estimator - New Jersey

Compensation Range

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Able to perform all essential Lead Estimator responsibilities.
• Oversees estimating daily activities, assist with resource management, and monitoring budgets.
• Provides reports and conduct cost analysis for assigned estimating activities/bids. Address concerns and make recommendations for improvements.
• Effectively interacts with internal and external stakeholders to maintain trusted partnerships.
• Supervise team member assignments and assist with coaching, mentoring, and hiring talent.
• Empowers team members to meet their job duties and responsibilities. May assist or contribute to performance evaluations of junior team members.
• Take lead in coordinating and/or executing estimating activities for various types of projects including complex projects (preparing estimates, take offs, bid day lead, document review, schedules, etc.)
• Oversees bid schedules and manages deliverable dates effectively.
• Organize and lead effective meetings (team meetings, proposal strategy, kick offs, etc.)
• Effectively transition projects to operations post bid award; support with buy out and cost related matters.
• Identify risks and provide mitigation recommendations throughout estimating and preconstruction phase.
• Review estimates/bids to identify improvement opportunities, ensure scopes are accurate, and provide guidance to make necessary changes.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.
• Manage Hard Bid(s) or GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) process.
• Manage subcontractor partnerships and ensure they are prequalified for current and prospective bids.
• Maintain databased updated with comprehensive records of estimates/costs for future reference.
• Provides high-level constructability reviews and value engineering support.
• Partner with operations to analyze lead opportunities and develop pursuits strategies to secure work.
• Assist with business development activities including proposals, interviews, attending industry events, etc.
• Actively promotes the self-perform business strategy.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent working experience.
• Extensive experience in construction, including a focus on estimating roles.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Construction cost and estimating processes and procedures (e.g., quantity takeoffs, purchasing, engineering design knowledge, and project management experience).
  • Unit pricing, connectivity, and labor pricing.
  • Construction projects in the public works arena, specifically in the Civic (e.g., community centers, libraries, police stations, firehouses, municipal buildings) and Education (e.g., K-12, higher education, dormitories, sports facilities) market sectors.
  • State-specific public contracting laws, building codes, procurement requirements, and public bidding procedures.
  • Building systems, including schematic and conceptual designs.
  • Estimating and preconstruction services for Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3) contracts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled at managing and leading multiple bids effectively.
• Serves as a strong contributor to the selling and procurement of work.
• Proficient in Construction management software and platforms, including Microsoft 360 Suite, AIA Contract Documents, BuildingConnected, Destini Estimator, Primavera P6, CMiC, BIM 360, Revit, and Unanet.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM models.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculate associated risks.
• Experience in conceptualizing estimates from schematic or design documents.
• Maintains a robust network of Trade Partners and Vendors, both Union and Non-Union, serving public works projects.

Summary of Benefits:

This role is eligible for the following benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel