Senior Estimator

4 weeks ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Hamilton Mayer Full time
Senior/Chief Estimator

Transportation Division Location:

Los Angeles or Corona, CA

Department: Southern California Transportation Division

Salary: $165k-180k base + attractive benefits package

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior/Chief Estimator to join our Transportation Division in Southern California. As a key member of our estimating team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of accurate and timely estimates for private and public works projects, leading bids ranging up to $200m involving design-build/alternative procurement delivery methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, soils reports, and existing site conditions to determine scope of work.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings and oversee the good faith effort process.
  • Coordinate bid preparation requirements with Contract Administrator and track work history.
  • Organize estimating team to prepare bids, select vendors, and determine cost effectiveness of projects.
  • Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required and report findings to the Regional Manager.
  • Monitor owner changes and advise the estimating team of all changes in scope during the estimate period.
  • Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
  • Review final estimate and apply strategic cost factors, if necessary.
  • Oversee coordination of pre-bid RFI's prior to specification cut-off date.
  • Monitor post bid submission dates towards contract procurement.
  • Ensure proper project handoff if project is taken over by another PM/Team.
  • Monitor actual cost to estimated cost.
  • Coordinate scope of work with other Divisions across the group.
  • Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimating figures.
  • Interface with Owner and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
  • Oversee and approve the drafting of subcontract agreements and coordinate subcontract and purchase order administration.
  • Prepare budgets, subcontracts, purchase orders, and assist in preliminary project schedules.
  • Follow awarded contracts as assigned, including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring material, monitoring progress, cost/budget, revenue, etc.
  • Identify and monitor upcoming, target projects.
  • Conduct debriefing with estimating, engineering, and production teams to discuss positive and negative aspects of the project.
  • Mentor and manage Estimators, Junior Estimators, and Interns as assigned.
  • Take an active role in managing owner relationships and business development.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of Structures or Earthwork estimating for heavy civil projects (Highway, Rail, Underground, Paving, Materials Manufacturing, Bridge, and Airport infrastructure).
  • Proficient in understanding staging/phasing and project scope.
  • Strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage a team.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and computer skills.
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts required.
  • Master Bid2Win Estimating software.
  • Knowledgeable in Blue Beam, Agtek, and SketchUp.
  • Expert reading plans and specifications.
  • Lead the process of doing take-offs.
  • Will have a thorough understanding of time impact analysis and time-related overhead.
  • Familiar with Contract Accounting.
  • Must understand critical path and track delays.
  • Expert in P6, SureTrak, and MS Project.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.

Competencies:

  • Collaboration Skills
  • Leadership
  • Detail Oriented
  • Results Driven
  • Process Oriented
  • Analysis/Solution Driven
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Time Management

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000 - Attractive Benefits Package

Position: Full Time

Reference Code: HMI

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