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A rapidly growing engineering and industrial construction firm in Peachtree City is seeking an energetic and motivated professional to join our team as a Senior Estimator in plumbing, miscellaneous and structural steel, and general construction for its Peachtree City, Georgia office. Estimators will work closely with the design and estimating teams. Duties/Responsibilities:
- Lead design-build estimates directing engineers and estimators on scope inclusions and requirements.
- Directing subcontractors and internal team members in the completion of the estimate
- Prepare complete scope estimates based on proposal documentation on a variety of design build projects
- Review, interpret and analyze project documentation including drawings, specifications, data, commercial terms, proposals, etc.
- Develop conceptual estimatingfrom preliminary project parameters
- Manage the development of the preliminary workflow, logistics plan, and schedule
- Prepare detailed estimates for all self-perform work activities including craft hours, labor, materials, and equipment
- Prepare detailed estimates for subcontracted work activities by completing adequate takeoffs, compilation of vendor quotes and subcontracts and in an organized manner
- Organize and filing of estimate information to standards.
- Formulate all project indirect cost including staffing, project schedules, on-site facilities, and support cost with schedule development.
- Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and Forza operations) throughout the design build process, including attendance at design meetings as a Forza representative during pre-construction services
- Solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate
- Prepare written proposals for review with Project Manager prior to submission
- Updating estimate status and notifying chief estimator of project status
- Completing the project review with the Project Manager at project kickoff and project closeout
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience directing estimators for large scale estimating projects
- Ability to make and influence decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information
- Demonstrate business acumen and the ability to forge partnerships with subcontractors
- Ability to recognize and analyze risk
- Skilled in reading and analyzing geotechnical reports, technical information, market, and trade trends
- Senior estimator should be proficient in the use of the following software:
- Microsoft 365 - with a high level of proficiency using Excel
- ProEst or similar estimating software
- Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar takeoff software
- Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software
- Digital management of files
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Construction Management or Engineering
- Mechanical Field Experience if no degree
- 5-10 years of construction related experience, design build .
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary - $100,000 to $115,000 base pay (depending on experience)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account