Senior Estimator

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for Transmission and Distribution construction projects with 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.

* Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
* Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
* Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
* Lead risk review process.
* 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 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 teams for completion of pre-construction services.
* Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
* Approve price 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 present 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
* Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 7 years of direct project estimating experience Required or
* Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required
* Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
* OSHA 10-hour certification Required

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