Construction Estimator Lead

5 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States GCS-SIGAL Full time

About GCS-SIGAL

GCS-SIGAL is a general contractor that specializes in challenging and rewarding projects. We seek out creative problem solvers to help us build them.

Estimated Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 annually

About the Role

The Senior Estimator at GCS-SIGAL will work closely with the preconstruction, estimating, marketing, and operations teams to scope, estimate, and bid construction projects. This role requires a strong technical background and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Solving Complex Problems: The ideal candidate will be able to creatively and positively approach complex issues that may arise during project development.
  • Bid Management: Experience with bid management and preparation of estimates for projects up to $20 million is essential.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills are necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Estimating and Project Management: Strong analytical skills are required to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and RFP's.
  • Subcontractor Management: A qualified database of subcontractors is necessary to ensure the company's competitiveness in bidding and ability to perform work to appropriate standards.
  • Conceptual Estimates and Budgets: Ability to prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for multiple upcoming projects.
  • Detailed Quantity Take-offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs and provide scope sheets for purchasing.
  • RFI Development: Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.
  • Subcontractor Relationships: Develop subcontractor relationships by attending industry networking events and visiting individual subcontractor offices to develop and maintain relationships.
  • Change Orders and Proposal Development: Assist operations with change orders and proposal development.
  • Evaluate Bid Specifications: Evaluate bid specifications and drawings.
  • Pre-bid Meetings and Site Visits: Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits.
  • Participate in Interviews: Participate in the interview process as required by some projects for award.
  • Maintain Qualified Subcontractor Bidders List: Maintain a qualified subcontractor bidders list.
  • Minimize Job Costs: Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors.
  • Risk Identification: Identify potential project risks.
  • Collaboration with Marketing Department: Work closely with the marketing department to prepare RFP responses.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Mentorship: Mentor and manage estimators, interns, and other junior employees.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions.
  • Talent Acquisition: Assist in recruiting efforts to grow the estimating/preconstruction departments.

Experience/Education Requirements

  • Education: BS or MS Degree in Relevant Field.
  • Experience: At least 7 years' experience performing estimating and/or project management tasks in the general contractor industry.

Knowledge, Skills, & Strengths

  • Multitasking: Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive, and deadline driven environment.
  • Architecture, Engineering, and Construction: Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction.
  • Technical Skills: Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Analytical Skills: Demonstrate analytical skills when approaching a task.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Specifications, Plans, and Details: Ability to read specifications, plan designs, and details.
  • RFP and Bidding Processes: Knowledge of the RFP and bidding processes.
  • Cost and Pricing Analysis: Math and analytical skills regarding cost and pricing.
  • Construction Project Management Software: Working knowledge of Procore, construction project management software.
  • Microsoft Office: Proficient with Microsoft office particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Client and Stakeholder Interaction: Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged Sitting and Computer Work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Access to Construction Sites: Must be able to access and navigate active construction sites (PPE provided).
  • Long Hours: May be required to work greater than 40 hours per week as needed to meet business requirements.

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