What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Faulconer Construction?
Reports To: Chief Estimator or Estimating Manager
Position Summary
The Senior Estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Senior Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity, for one or more disciplines, including determining applicable project plans and specifications. The Senior Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with team members based on bid needs. The Senior Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations. Maintains Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Adhere to and implement estimating processes
- Assist the Estimating Manager in the coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, and labor and material requirements; prepare itemized lists and site walks; and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and the contents of the estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work.
- Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals.
- Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value engineering ideas.
- Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss them in weekly estimating meetings.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e., takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, and customer relationship management.
- When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.
- Assist with creating a yearly Business Plan and stay current with market trends.
- Assist the Estimating Manager in the coordination of staff training.
- Review Estimator and Junior Estimator assignments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitate growth of Junior Estimator & Estimator.
- Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.
- Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors.
- Encouraged to participate and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.
- Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off, Kick-Off, and Post Project Review Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
- Provide estimating support for change orders as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years of direct work experience in an estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation.
- Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques.
- Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each.
- Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts and coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work long hours to finalize a bid.
- Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions.
- Ability to build relationships with clients, engineers, and owners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address estimating challenges.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
- A background check will be required.
- A confidentiality agreement may be required.
- Driving records may be required.
- Further clearance may be required by clients (i.e. government or military site access).
Faulconer Team Attributes
- Positive, team oriented attitude
- Open to personal and professional training and development