Senior Estimator

Description

McGuire and Hester is a construction company that provides complete site work services: pipelines, grading paving, concrete, landscape and mechanical. In addition to traditional project delivery methods, we are involved with design build projects and alternative delivery methods. McGuire and Hester have played an integral role in the construction of many of Northern California's most recognizable landmarks and infrastructure projects. Our storied past crosses more than nine decades. Our mission statement is, "Together We Build Things Right" which encompasses our business philosophy as well as our values and culture. We have a team environment that focuses on the greater good, resulting in a fantastic place to work that positively impacts our business partners and community.

Job Summary

The Senior Estimator prepares cost estimates for all materials, labor, and miscellaneous costs and fees to put together project bids.

Reports to

Division Manager of Grading and Paving

Key Communication Partners

Takeoff Manager, Estimators, Area Managers, Operation Managers, Estimating Administrator, Project Engineers – Takeoff, Estimating Engineers, and Project Managers

Typical Duties

• Recognize positive safety habits and practices, analyze job site conditions for hazards, and create bid to allow for implementation of best practices that ensure worker safety and safety compliance
• For each bidding assignment acquire plans, specifications, soil reports, historical bid files, and historical job cost information necessary to perform a detailed estimate. Coordinate needed quantity takeoff with the Takeoff Manager and/or takeoff engineers
• Coordinate and mentor the assigned PE/EE to ensure takeoff is performed correctly and efficiently
• Have a through understanding of the plans and specifications
• Analyze project information and determine or write RFI's as needed
• Prepare a synopsis of pertinent or unusual requirements; determine construction method, personnel, and equipment required and provide coordination for the estimating team for the specific project
• Solicit subcontractor and material quotes as required and maintain documentation for al good faith efforts in accordance with specifications
• Develop a preliminary schedule to determine the length of time necessary for pricing for general conditions
• Understand all aspects of the bid proposal including pricing based on labor productivity, crew types, and listed requirements
• Perform the preparation of detailed estimates. Assemble information for each bid into organized bid packages and files
• Post bid, schedule, and review entire estimate with the operations team
• Alert operations team to special conditions at the pre-job handoff meeting
• Attend project close-out meeting with the Project Manager
• Work with the operations team to develop scope of work to be reviewed with the subcontractors and participate in subcontractor scope review meetings
• Travel to jobs in progress to review how the construction estimate compared to the actual construction processes and costs
• Assist operations team with change order pricing as needed
• Focus on delivery of high-quality projects
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of means and methods of construction
• Support employee development activities and mentor less experienced team members
• Meet all deadlines successfully
• Maintain good client and business partner relationships
• Internally help foster and efficient and productive environment by getting to know co-workers
• Reward and recognize others for their contributions to the company

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience: undergraduate degree in civil engineering or construction management and ten or more years of progressively responsible estimating experience, with emphasis in the discipline of work assigned to is preferred. In the absence of a four-year degree, the equivalent in education and experience is required

Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English; bilingual in Spanish helpful but not required

Mathematical Skills: basic business math and the ability to create and understand budgets; geometry, algebra, and physics necessary for calculating volume, area, and tonnage

Planning and Organizing: this position requires self-motivation, strong planning, organizing, and time management skills, and the ability to create and follow a schedule and multiple variables

Computer Skills: must be fluent in Microsoft Office Suite. Individuals in this position will also need to be able to learn to use new technologies as the evolve or are implemented

Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface and collaborate with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies, and the public; strong leadership skills

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration: valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Benefits

Besides a competitive salary and the best retirement package in the industry we offer:

• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Family medical, dental and vision
• Company Stock (ESOP)
• 401k Employer Match
• Bonus Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sabbatical Program
• Personal Financial Planning

We are confident that our retirement plan is the best in the industry.

Compensation:

$167,000 - $205,000, based on skills experience knowledge experience and location