Senior Estimator

Our client is seeking a Senior Estimator that will work closely with management, operations, and the estimating team in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. The Estimator shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, costs, and engineering principles. The Estimator must be confident working with estimating teams on projects of varying sizes and generating comprehensive proposals and budgets.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of services and pricing structure provided by upper management.
• Coordinate the receipt of bid documents and the submission of the bid proposals with the project/estimating coordinators.
• Coordinate with project management the preparation of a detailed scope of work.
• Regularly meet with management to review weekly estimating/project management progress and to review the estimating calendar.
• Identifies project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications and related documents.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the project scope.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids to bid documents and plans to ensure that the full scope of work was considered.
• Calculate costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors and prepare detailed cost analysis.
• Coordinate with the estimating team to ensure each project is properly scoped and coordinated among all trades.
• Assist operations and purchasing departments with change orders and proposal development.
• Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing y-sheets, reviewing proposals and coordinating with subcontractors.
 

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

• Ability to read plans and specifications and translate them into estimates.
• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred
• Experience estimating commercial construction projects preferred.
• Ability to communicate collaboratively; team player and balanced in approach.
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with commercial or civil construction projects.
• Advanced computer skills with estimating software.

Hamdan Resources, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work within the U.S.is required for most positions.