Senior Estimator

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Introduction

Signature is a general contractor performing multi‐discipline construction

and renovation projects, mainly for federal agencies in the Mid‐Atlantic

region.

Position Description Job Summary

Primary duties are independently preparing detailed construction estimates

for unit price book (UPB) based task orders on indefinite delivery indefinite

quantity contracts. Additionally, will prepare non-UPB based estimates as

needed. The senior estimator is expected to lead coordination efforts with

the estimating and project team and help mentor the team. Typical projects

are in the range of $50,000 to $10,000,000 and with some over $20,000,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Write scopes of work, perform quantity takeoffs, select appropriate line

items from an UPB, and prepare task order proposals IAW contract

requirements and minimal Owner provided information.

 Prepare an estimate of the cost of the work, to include self-perform

work, to determine expected margins in advance of finalizing a task

order award.

 Coordinate with design partners and subcontractors when preparing

scopes of work and estimates to ensure accuracy and completeness of

estimate.

 Manage communications with the Owner concerning proposals and

change orders.

 Review project documents and develop subcontractor scopes of work

for multiple projects at a time. This includes reviewing design narratives

and coordinating with design partners to develop complete scopes of

work on design-build pursuits.

 Coordinate with subcontractors to review scope, answer questions,

problem solve, negotiate, and ensure proper subcontractor coverage

for each project.

 Maintain a system to track actual cost to perform vs. awarded task

order value.

 Attend project site visits and pre-proposal meetings.

 Work with chief estimator and director of operations to assist in

training new estimators.

 Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and

identify potential scope gaps and design omissions.

 Prepare for bid days by attending review meetings, preparing leveling

sheets, reviewing proposals, and coordinating with subcontractors.

Review scopes with all subcontractors prior to bid day.

 Prepare and lead bid-day proposal submissions.

 Manage and organize electronic estimating files and folders for future

use and historical information.

 In conjunction with Project Managers prepare pre-construction

submittals (e.g., lists of contracting/subcontracting personnel, catalog

cuts, sample products materials)

 Provide research assistance for suppliers, equipment manufacturers,

specialty subcontractors, project and contractual requirements and

information within or related to the contract documents.

 Support project management in the process for pricing, rentals,

purchase orders, and other related tasks to assist with the Project

Manager workload.

 Attend industry networking events, subcontractor networking events,

and individual subcontractor meetings to develop and maintain

relationships.

Qualifications

 Bachelors degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture,

construction management, or a related field of study.

 Minimum 7 years of estimating experience for a general contractor or

subcontractor in the Metro Washington DC area. Experience with only

residential or simple commercial construction is insufficient.

 Strong capabilities to read and interpret technical specifications,

construction drawings, contract documents, and other project-related

information. Knowledge and experience meeting Federal

requirements.

 Must possess strong communication skills.

 Must have strong organizational, technical, and math skills.

 Must understand the processes and sequencing of construction and be

able to provide constructability input into the estimating and bidding

process.

 Initiative and self-direction for starting, researching, and completing

tasks independently, and developing systems of order and efficiency.

 Expert knowledge in the CSI Masterformat and UNIFORMAT

organizational structure.

 Strong computer skills, including Procore, Excel, Word, On-Screen

Takeoff, RS Means, BlueBeam, Building Connected and other

construction software.

 Ability to manage and work well with others.

 Ability to maintain a high degree of precision in detailed work.

 High sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks.

 Ability to manage multiple bid proposals and priorities.

The incumbent must be a US Citizen and have the ability to pass a

satisfactory background investigation, hold a valid driver’s license, and

have/maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Assignments Benefits

Employees receive 11 federal holidays off with pay. 2 weeks for

vacation/personal days, from weekly accrual. 40 hours of annual sick leave

available after 90 days probationary period. Subsidized healthcare

insurance is available from the employer, and a company‐matched 401(k)

plan is offered to all employees. The company promotes professional

development with paid job-related training (most notably, for Quality

Control Management and Safety certifications). Shared cost reimbursement

of a job‐related course of study is available for those employees who are

motivated and on a career track to professional certification/license.