Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Kansas City)

Description

A Brief Overview

The Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil) will be responsible for leading all levels of estimates and proposals relating to heavy-civil that are required to support engineering contracts and Design-Build Construction and EPC projects. This position will prepare and present proposals for 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.

What you will do

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.

• Assemble labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs determined necessary to present complete and accurate estimates.

• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.

• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• 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 requirements related to small and disadvantaged business participation.

• 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 team for completion of pre-construction services.

• Responsible for cost history, database management and estimating process.

• Assist with pricing of 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 lead presentation on 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 industry 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.

• Experience with Microsoft Office, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam and/or Planswift preferred but not mandatory.

• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261282

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB