Senior Estimator

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Sr. Estimator typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Review and understand all project plans, requirements and specifications
  • Prepare detailed take offs of materials required for construction and take offs for unit cost subcontractor items
  • Determine labor and equipment costs
  • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule
  • Prepare bid packages and compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids
  • Review quotes and estimates with preconstruction and project teams and prepare recommendations
  • Reconcile quantity surveys with consultants and design team
  • Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
  • Work with Preconstruction Team to review and analyze request for proposal information including drawings and specifications, instructions to bidders and the general terms and conditions of the contract
  • Additional tasks requested by preconstruction and project management teams
  • Review and understand all project plans, requirements and specifications
  • Prepare detailed take offs of materials required for construction and take offs for unit cost subcontractor items
  • Determine labor and equipment costs
  • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule
  • Prepare bid packages and compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids
  • Review quotes and estimates with preconstruction and project teams and prepare recommendations
  • Reconcile quantity surveys with consultants and design team
  • Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
  • Work with Preconstruction Team to review and analyze request for proposal information including drawings and specifications, instructions to bidders and the general terms and conditions of the contract
  • Additional tasks requested by preconstruction and project management teams

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to estimate all types of commercial building projects including retail, education, healthcare, office buildings, grocery, theater, interiors, etc. with a contract value over $10M
  • Ability to create a cost estimate broken down into man-hour/crew labor, material, and equipment for Civil, Structural, and Architectural systems and components
  • Knowledge of suitable contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
  • Experience with ProContractor and Blue Beam estimating software and on-screen take-off software programs
  • Proficiency with computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Estimating software, etc.)
  • Degree in construction related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.) or commensurate experience
  • Field experience (2 – 5 years)
  • Take off experience (2 – 5 years), especially with site related items, earthwork, concrete, masonry, rough carpentry and other count items
  • Attention to detail

 

BENNING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PARTICIPATES IN GEORGIA’S DRUG FREE WORK PLACE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST PASS A  PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN.

Benning offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, longevity and stability, excellent health insurance packages, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership, and is 100% employee owned.

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