Senior Estimator - Carpentry Division

The Carpentry Division Estimator is accountable for all activities required to estimate projects and bidding requirements of the Company

Client Details

Founded in 1949, my client is recognized as a leading General contractor in the Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. They are known for providing top tier construction management on a wide variety of projects ranging 1 Million to over $2 billion.

Description

• Support Carpentry Division by providing accurate and complete takeoffs
• Solicit Subcontractor and Supplier proposals through eQuote or direct contact
• Ensure proposals clearly define the scope of work including exclusions and clarifications
• Assist in preparation of purchasing requisitions and subcontract contract reviews.
• Works closely with the CD Project Manager or on handoff of awarded work
• Providing qualifications and written assumptions that can be discussed with the Pre-construction Team when reviewing our estimates
• Thoroughly understand the Carpentry scope of the project
• Developing relationships with architects and engineers in the community
• Thoroughly review, read and reread the project plans, specifications and Bid requirements.
• Cultivate and qualify new subcontractors and suppliers for bid lists
• Clarify specifications
• Promote company goodwill between the company, General & sub/supplier.
• Do quantity take-offs and estimates for the company's own forces and to fill in when no subcontractor/supplier bid exists.
• Discover discrepancies in plans and specifications for clarification
• Schedule and conduct hand-off meetings with Project Managers and Carpentry Foremen
• Provide detailed conceptual estimates from pre-construction schematic and design development documents.
• Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
• Review all Subcontractor estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to inclusion in CD and proposal.
• Participate in presentations to corporate management.
• May assist in the preparation of studies, materials and methods, recommendations, and cost estimates as required.
• Assist with business development efforts in securing new work
• Lead and manage budgeting, estimating, and bidding of projects from initial RFP to submittal, singularly or with a team depending on the level of complexity and time permitted.
• Lead preconstruction for awarded projects and assist with the initial kick off and operations set up when construction commences.
• Attend meetings as necessary to make sure the transition process proceeds smoothly

Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a carpenter, estimator, or in a related role within the construction industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Professional Estimator) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of carpentry techniques, materials, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Job Offer

• Excellent benefits - health, medical, vision, dental
• Annual Bonus
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K with company match

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