What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Estimator position at Traylor Bros., Inc.?
Position Summary
Responsible for leading and preparing estimates and proposals for multi-discipline power, industrial and infrastructure projects.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and preparing estimates and proposals for multi-discipline power, industrial and infrastructure projects.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Direct Senior Estimators and Estimators on estimate-specific assignments and work
- Coordinate with TCG partners and other internal departments
- Create and set-up estimates in HeavyBid
- Prepare (or oversee) CPM schedules in P6
- Prepare indirect cost estimates in HeavyBid
- Lead the bid closeout process and participate in post-bid and post-job reviews
- Manage overall sub/supplier solicitation process
- Understanding of bidding strategy and overall work plans
- Read and comprehend all contract documents including specifications, project scopes, drawings and standards to prepare accurate project cost estimates
- Perform responsibilities of estimator, when needed
- Accurately take off material quantities from drawings to develop material and labor pricing
- Assemble scoped RFP’s for vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing. Analyze, compare and select best value vendor and subcontractor proposals for inclusion in cost estimates
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walk-downs to understand project scope, conditions, physical restrictions, etc.
- Escort subcontractors on site visits, walking them through the scope of work to obtain the most accurate pricing
- Understand and appropriately estimate the costs associated with safety and other project location-specific work rules
- Participate in bid review and scope review meetings and be able to explain a projects scope and estimated project costs as well as assumptions and means/methods to upper management for approval
- Utilize historical cost data to develop cost estimates
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and helping other estimators as needed
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Effective listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to analyze data
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline, Construction Management, PMP or similar certification is preferred,
- 10-15 years of Construction Experience
- Travel will be required to attend training and meetings.
- Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
- Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
- Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.