What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator - Mechanical position at The Haskell Company?
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In this role, you will develop accurate, detailed construction cost estimates from the conceptual stage to final contract. You will lead and train Estimating personnel while following the preconstruction standards and processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.
In this role, you will develop accurate, detailed construction cost estimates from the conceptual stage to final contract. You will lead and train Estimating personnel while following the preconstruction standards and processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and training Estimating personnel
- Developing accurate, detailed construction cost estimates at progressive design stages
- Developing associated scope of work clarifications
- Identifying risk items and associated order of magnitude
- Assisting with Preconstruction resource management
- Assisting with the development and utilization of the Preconstruction processes, standards and tools
- Assisting the Pricing Lead and participates in estimate review meetings
- Contributing to cost savings exercises
- Assisting with the development of bid packages
- Assisting with the project construction budget
- Assisting with Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings
- Assisting with Subcontractor and Vendor relationships
- Assisting with project procurement and buyout
- Collaborating with Preconstruction Leadership
- Collaborating with designers and clients
- Collaborating and assists the project operations team
- Following project construction costs and market trends
- Participating in Preconstruction software development, maintenance and historical costs
- Travel as required
- Other duties which may be assigned as needed
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent and 5 years of estimating experience preferred or 15 years relevant experience in the construction industry
- Design-Build and CMAR project delivery method experience
- Revit, 3D model experience a plus
- Self-perform experience
- Strong subcontractor & vendor relationships
- Ability to forecast design and materials at a conceptual level
- Ability to develop a detailed estimate a conceptual level with minimal design
- Strong understanding of material specifications to make informed recommendations
- Estimating software experience required, Beck Destini Estimator preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.