We are looking for current and future leaders in the construction industry! As a Senior Estimator at S&P Construction, you will play a strategic role in our company’s success.If you are looking for an employer where you can grow and achieve your career goals, come see what Satterfield & Pontikes has to offer!

What we offer you:

• Clarity of tasks and duties
• Proper support to give you the ability to deliver high-quality products and services
• Opportunity to manage multiple and a variety of priorities
• Appreciation for initiative
• Career progression and upward mobility
• Access to top-notch technology
• Tradition of innovation
• Family-feel culture

Behaviors that we value:

• Doing the right thing for the right reason
• Accountability of self and for others
• Clear, professional communication
• Consistent work quality and performance
• Innovative and creative approach to tasks and duties

The role you will play:

• Work as lead estimator on individual projects including takeoffs, sub-solicitations, pricing, bid summaries, GC’s and final bid day preparations
• Prepare conventional bids and conceptual estimates to owners as assigned
• Review quantities, production rates, material quotes and totals for pricing prior to bid day and on bid day
• Responsible for review of project bid’s accuracy and communication of construction techniques and strategies used in bid preparation on successful bids with Project Management prior to project commencement
• Review bid requirements thoroughly; prepare subcontractor bid packages
• Ensure that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
• Complete postmortem review of bid projects
• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner
• Assist in receiving and evaluating subcontractor and major material quotations prior to bid day and on bid day
• Prepare and make estimate transfer to budget
• Oversee and assist Project Management with the preparation of significant project change estimates including change orders and construction claims
• Contribute to and maintain Sub/Vendor database
• Develop and maintain cost history on different types of projects
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors
• Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
• Perform comprehensive bid day analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
• Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
• Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern

Skills for success:

• Adaptable: adjust effectively to work within new teams, structures, processes, requirements, and cultures while maintaining effectiveness
• Team Oriented: unite those around you to achieve project goals and exceed expectations
• Decisive: proactive, problem-solving orientation based on knowledge and experience
• Driving: sense of urgency to achieve timely, quality results with varied activities in a fast-paced environment
• Development Minded: strive for excellence in all aspects and attempts to continuously grow and improve in job
• Quality Focused: focus on achieving high quality, timely results to attain best outcomes
• Innovative: always look for new and out-of-the-box solutions, opportunities for continuous improvement, and be strategically focused
• Engaged: actively participate in industry associations, networking events, and educational opportunities

Required: B.A. or B.S. in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or equivalent experience.

Strongly preferred: Experience with Viewpoint, Primavera P6, and Procore; Three (3 ) years of experience in estimating commercial projects. Experience in hard bid & conceptual estimating. Knowledge of Destini software preferred.

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.