Adolfson & Peterson Construction · 1 day ago
Senior Estimator
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $161K/yr
6+ years expAdolfson & Peterson Construction is a nationally held, family-owned construction company. They are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to provide detailed conceptual estimates for large, diverse, and complex projects while leading the regional estimating team and ensuring safety within the workplace.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Trevor Hawkinson
Responsibilities
Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements
Lead and oversee the preparation of accurate conceptual cost models, budgets, and guaranteed maximum pricing based on historic cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
Review plans, specs, and pricing. Secure pricing from material suppliers. Define take-offs for all scopes of work and complete pricing. Define and assemble accurate General Conditions/General Requirements costs
Gather and monitor actual cost versus estimated cost, maintaining project cost history. Organize historical project costs and utilize costs to produce conceptual estimates
Establish work scopes for contractors and suppliers
Prepare documents for bid day, owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, etc
Lead and oversee the preparation of backup documentation
Provide consultative guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing
Understand, analyze, and consult the owner’s proforma process and documents RFP, and/or contract
Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input and provide comparisons, cost savings, value engineering options, and other recommendations
Ensure that are budgets and bids are created using company templates, parameters, and established protocols
Make recommendations to the buyout and the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award
Build and manage subcontractor relationships; facilitate bids and presentations
Prepare and present persuasive presentations to a variety of audiences
Define major or priority subcontractors. Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors while continuously working to improve relationships
Partner to develop appropriate subcontractor scopes of work and to determine subcontractor pricing, including information dissemination, review of subcontractor’s proposals, and coordination with the desired scope of work
Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants (i.e. contractor, owner/developer, design professionals and subcontractors)
Foster a productive working atmosphere among project participants, and cultivate AP’s relationship with the Client
Discuss and establish bid/budget estimate pricing strategies, concerns, and advantages with project teams. Correspond with architects and engineers
Suggest and participate in procedure and policy changes as well as QC/QA plan
Lead bid project closings
Network within the market to learn client business models and establish credibility
Coach and mentor fellow AP team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field and 6 - 8 years of experience in pre-construction and estimating with projects >$30 million
Demonstrated knowledge of the construction field, building systems, subcontractor specialties, regulatory compliance, and technology
Strong office computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, On Center, and Timberline software
Ability to travel to client and project sites as required
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
Highly developed skills (listening, influence management, consensus development) paired with outstanding presentation skills
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships
Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; high energy and demonstrated sense of urgency
Preferred
Additional certifications such as DBIA and LEED AP are preferred
MC2 experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Company
Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Adolfson & Peterson Construction is a nationally held, family-owned construction company.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Peterson
Retired - Formerly was CEO
Marc Timberman
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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