What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Chesapeake Contracting Group?
The Estimator analyzes all project documents to determine the overall estimated cost of a project. Estimators gather, calculate and compile data to produce construction cost estimates for competitive bid proposals in a timely manner. The Estimator is also required to perform a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the project management team.
- Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete and coordinated scope.
- Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude.
- Manages responses to invitations to bid.
- Performs and/or manages the quantity takeoff processes.
- Participates in conceptual budgets.
- Develops Tab Sheets (scopes of work), gather subcontractor proposals, and prepare bid tabulation for own trade assignments.
- Coordinates scopes of work with bid team.
- Reviews constructability issues with bid team and operational staff.
- Author qualifications/exclusions specific for each assigned trade.
- Builds effective relationships subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations.
- Train/mentor/coach/monitor estimating team members in various aspects of our work/processes.
- Develop/maintain subcontractor relationships.
- Coordinate and attend subcontractor networking events.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent related work experience.
- Be proficient in all computer software programs used in estimating with particular emphasis on On-Screen Takeoff software.
- Ability and willingness to abide by Chesapeake Contracting Group’s policies and Core Values on a daily basis.
- Minimum of 10 or more years of estimating or relevant project experience.
- Expertise in one or more areas of Division 2-16.
📌 A flexible work environment
📌 State-of-the-art technology to get the job done
📌 New office spaces designed for today’s working environment
📌 Great benefits including healthcare, 401K match, wellness programs
📌 Opportunities for advancement and leadership training