Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator (Chesapeake) 

Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact-based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Lead risk review process.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
• Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
• Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. 
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Primary Location

: US-VA-Norfolk

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time