Senior Estimator

Founded in 1908, Flintco now employs more than 750 people in 10 cities serving clients in healthcare, renewable energy, education, hospitality, sports and industrial. Flintco also self-performs concrete, steel erection and excavation. Nothing matters more to us than the quality and growth of our people. Our teams are smart, humble and disciplined. Flintco is recognized for its commitment to safety and quality, using Lean principles as a guide to continuous improvement. The five guiding principles of our Ethos are: Safety, Integrity, Quality, Accountability and Honesty. We live it every day.

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing all estimating functions for area office operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead self-performed, hard bid, negotiated and conceptual estimating team.
• Manage the entire bid process including subcontractor solicitation and follow through, bid document management, and evaluation of subcontractor proposals/bids. Manage the post bid process through post bid reviews verifying scope of work and pricing within established parameters.
• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignments and ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
• Assists in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and relative cost estimates as required.
• Assist project and construction management team during pre- design and construction planning, project execution and upon completion.
• Meet with client management, staff and supervisory personnel to introduce services, expertise and capabilities of the company.
• Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data, current trends and construction procedures and methods in order to keep current with estimating standards and databases.
• Build relationships with local architects, engineers, and subcontractors to available as a resource and stay informed of upcoming projects.
• Notify management group of upcoming projects status and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals.
• Assist in the development of area marketing plans and goals, and in developing strategy for management client contacts regarding procurement of work, estimating services, contract negotiation, and future work potential.
• Participate in responses to RFP’s/ RFQ’s as well as participate in presentations delivered to clients for project procurement.
• Assist clients and designers in systems selections, budgeting, cost containment, value engineering, etc.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and client presentations as required.
• Manage subordinates assigned to estimating department and provide guidance and training as needed to support team members.
• Attend various networking/social events engage as an active member in industry associations / non-profit organizations, representing the company. Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids.
• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement. Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization.
• Meets schedules and deadlines, adheres to policies and procedures and maintains a good attendance/tardiness record.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Management Responsibilities

May require management of estimating team (Estimator I/II) and/or employees temporarily assigned to estimating department.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Ability to represent to all persons the Flintco Ethos that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity and morale. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents including plans and specifications, proposals, quotes, and qualifications. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions. Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to write and interpret technical documents such as management plans, proposals and complex estimates. Organizes and manages time, duties and activities effectively.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or similar or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

7 years’ experience in commercial construction. Experience in estimating all construction disciplines required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing.
• May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Special Job Dimensions

The office provides a safe and healthy work environment, is adequately heated and cooled, is free from exposure and extreme conditions, has appropriate lighting and office furnishings, and is smoke-free and drug-free.