Senior Cost Estimator
Apply NowCompany: Synectics Inc.
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Responsibilities :
Qualifications:
- Senior Estimators accurately estimate the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for a construction project.
- They develop means and methods, work through the logistical requirements, perform cost analyses, determine the duration of a project, procure vendors and subcontractors, and ensure that resources are managed, and deadlines are met.
- Support Chief Estimator and the estimating department during bidding activities
- Conduct initial analysis of drawings and specifications to ensure required documentation is present and determine scope of work
- Develop full-scope estimates based on Bid-Build, Design-Build or CM/GC construction documents
- Ability to efficiently review, note, and communicate critical aspects of the Contract Documents, including permits and reference materials
- Critically analyze bid documents and understand risk and opportunities and articulate those to management
- Formulating contingency plans and effectively managing risks that might impact cost and time estimates.
- Create detailed crew and production cost estimates and review prices with estimating team
- Conduct material quantity take-offs for accurate project estimation
- Assist in the collection and recording of historical data.
- Utilize historical data to assist in accurate estimating
- Communicate with superintendents and the Equipment Department to identify project needs
- Participate in technical proposals for Alternative Delivery projects
- Performs technical/plan review when required
- Preparing estimates to meet project goals, such as setting work hours, sequencing tasks, obtaining materials, and securing the best deals with vendors and subcontractors.
- Ensuring that relevant documents and budgets are submitted before a bid deadline.
- Regularly reporting to Management and keeping clients updated on the project status.
- Keeping track of the latest estimating technology and industry-related techniques.
- Collaborating with other teams, conducting site visits, and providing other services, like bid deliveries and bid close-outs when required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent degree.
- Strong organizational skills and must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to meet demands in a face-paced environment.
- Must demonstrate strong critical thinking / problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Open- and proactive-minded with an ability to adapt to changing needs in the workplace.
- Team-oriented self-starter diligent work ethic.
- Extensive experience as an Estimator in the construction field.
- Ability to closely collaborate with other project teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent research, technical/proposal writing, and oral presentation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
- Advanced computer skills and demonstrable competency with software such as HCSS HeavyBid.
- Ability to travel and perform site visits.