Senior Estimator

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

About the Position

The Senior Estimator is responsible for accurate and timely quantitative cost proposals, including but not limited to preliminary budgeting to full estimates for competitive and negotiated bid efforts.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Live the company values:
• Demonstrate competence to safety and build projects of high quality.
• Honesty and integrity to build trustworthy relationships.
• Work hard and do everything in your ability to support your team.
• Create effective partnerships with clients, employees, and construction partners.
• Preconstruction:
• Perform risk analysis at project onset and develop strategy to minimize risk to ensure project success.
• Develop estimates and schedules for projects at all stages during preconstruction.
• Take lead in preparing Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposals (GMP's).
• Estimating:
• Read, interpret, and quantify project documents.
• Prepare scope of work clarifications.
• Have experience with various digital take-off and estimating software systems.
• Organize estimates for ease of audit.
• Capable of evaluating all divisions of construction with a strong background on vertical construction.
• Develop rapport with Architectural/Engineering firms, subcontracting community, and other construction business partners in order to ensure client expectations are met.
• Prepare and document communication efforts for ease of transition to operations.
• Prepare field overhead estimates based on project schedules and project management approach.
• Experience in evaluating and disseminating subcontractor scope of work proposals.
• Self-motivator with an ability to establish and meet deadline challenges.
• Competent at conceptual and detailed estimating with strong value engineering knowledge and cost control capabilities.
• Consults with Architects/Engineers on Project Parameters.
• Support operations during scope of work negotiations with subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Lead transition efforts in communicating project execution plan with operations and other key stakeholders in the project.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience required. Ten or more years construction estimating experience required. Mechanical and electrical estimating experience a plus.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Effective negotiation, team building, problem solving, mathematical and analytical skills; Exceptional organization skills and keen attention to detail, deadlines, and accuracy; Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; Strong conceptual estimating capabilities; Ability to coordinate activities on 'bid day'; and the following Poettker Construction competencies: Safety First, Quality Work, Honesty and Integrity, Trustworthy Relationships, Family Oriented, Effective Partnerships, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Compensation Range:

$130,000 - $175,000

At Poettker Construction, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

Additional Information

Poettker Construction's selection process may include a series of interviews. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

• Note: Key responsibilities reflect the essence of the position. Additional tasks or projects may be assigned to or removed from this role based on business needs or incumbent skills and abilities. Changes to minimum qualifications should be reviewed with and approved at the Officer level.