Sr. Estimator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Estimator Position requires a self-starter with experience in all phases of construction estimating including proposal preparation, quantity surveys, supplier and subcontractor solicitations, manpower production rates, logistic methods, preparation of documents, and preparation of estimates, primarily for contracting opportunities nationwide for the Federal Government, and remote Alaska. Projects range from $100K - $30 million plus.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in Home Office and field meetings with project team members, subcontractor and client personnel, as required. 
• Identify potential problem areas or trends and work on continuous improvement issues.
• Maintain communication with the field team and home Office project team members regarding significant problem areas and potential solutions.

• Have mutual accountability with Project Manager, Site Safety and QA/QC Manager for completion of efforts on time and within budget.
• Assist in identifying and tracking new project opportunities as well as project funding and finance opportunities.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Assists in developing costs/budget for design build projects.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors and negotiating price.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
• Create initial project construction schedules.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Understand scope of work to bid.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Will travel to job sites on occasion.

Knowledge and Critical Skill/Expertise:

• Strong technical (mechanical/electrical/architectural/civil, concrete, general construction) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction industry.
• Ability to manage estimates and proposal processes from start to finish with self-sufficiency.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Advanced computer skills. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

• Impeccable problem-solving skills
• Analyzing Information
• Developing Budgets
• Vendor Relationships
• Reporting Skills
• Estimating
• Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Documentation Skills
• Quality Focus
• Capable of functioning independently and undertake various technical roles when required. 

• Recognizes need for confidentiality and securing of sensitive information.

Required Experience:

• 15-20 years’ experience in commercial/industrial/Federal construction estimating.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering or comparable work experience
• Broad knowledge in construction methods, practices, schedules, logistics and budgets.
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction processes
• Experience estimating in response to DOD, DOJ solicitations.
• Ability to work extended work schedules as required supporting the project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and relationships.
• S. citizenship or U.S permanent resident status required.
• A valid drivers' license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required. Must not have any reckless driving or DUI within the past ten years.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills- Write and verbalize clearly, informatively and effectively, able to read and interpret written
• Diversity - Respectful and sensitivity to cultural differences. Promote a harassment-free environment. Build a diverse
• Ethics – Work with integrity and ethically; upholding organizational
• Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals. Analyze market and competition, identifying external threats and opportunities and adapt strategy to changing conditions.
• Professionalism -Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepting responsibility for own actions and follow through on
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity, meeting challenges with resourcefulness. Generate suggestions for improving work, develop innovative approaches and ideas. Present ideas and information in a manner that gets others'

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read text on a computer screen and in hard copy, stand or sit, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to enter information into computers via a keyboard or other peripheral device.
• Exposure to moderate levels of noise in a well-lit, well-ventilated, and moderately paced environment.
• Continuously required to sit, hear and/or respond to verbal/audio cues, perform repetitive motions of hands and wrists, and read computer screen.
• Occasionally required to stand or walk.
• Rarely required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend, or reach with hands and arms.
• Rarely required to push, pull and/or carry objects up to 10 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:

• The work environment is that of a typical office setting.
• In a large building in an urban setting.
• May occasionally travel to a construction site.
• May occasionally travel to rural areas.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Qayaq Government Solutions, LLC.

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