The Senior Estimator is primarily responsible for providing accurate, reliable, and timely proposals and estimates through all stages of design for both private and public sector clients. This position works closely with the rest of our estimating, business development, and preconstruction team to support the needs of the company and our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

• Senior Estimators will be expected to be able to manage and lead multiple projects of differing complexity throughout all stages of the estimating of the project.
• Review, analyze and interpret plans, specifications, and all other bid documents to prepare quality estimates.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs at various stages of design to properly identify and price the scope of work.
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor bids, and analyze sub bids for completeness of scope and pricing.
• Help identify opportunities to deliver better value to our clients. Work with Quiring’s project team members and subcontractors to determine what systems, materials, techniques, or products will provide the best value to the client.
• Manage the bid process including document control and solicitation of subcontractor bids.
• Communicate with architects, consultants, clients, and subcontractors to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements.
• Be able to provide conceptual estimating by developing budgets that provide comprehensive information about the scope of work and assumptions used suitable for review by the client.
• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and other documents as needed for the bidding or budgeting process.
• Assist in building and maintaining Quiring’s subcontractor database.
• Perform cost comparisons and analysis as needed.
• Assist in building and maintaining Quiring’s cost database for use in future conceptual estimates and budgets.
• Prepare written proposals that clearly outline the work being proposed as well as all assumptions and clarifications.
• Prepare preliminary construction schedules.
• Meet all deadlines in a timely manner.
• Assist in ongoing development of estimating processes and procedures to ensure a best-in-class estimating department.
• Participate in project handoff meetings to relay project knowledge to the construction team.
• Build and maintain relationships with qualified, reputable subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with Director of Estimating and other management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in directing and mentoring estimating staff to ensure individual development and Quiring standards are met.
• Work as part of the estimating team to provide support in whatever capacity possible to meet the goals and needs of the company and our clients.