Embark Recruiting Solutions · 3 weeks ago
Senior Estimator
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEmbark Recruiting Solutions is a leading construction firm in Columbus OH, seeking a Senior Estimator to manage new business opportunities. The role involves evaluating and estimating construction costs, coordinating bids, and developing cost models while leading a team of estimators.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Gary Layton
Responsibilities
Review the scope of construction work to be completed to validate the type of work, basic materials, project duration and suggest responsibilities for construction
Use information available and background knowledge to assemble complete and competent bidder’s list, to coordinate pre-bid meetings, hold bid openings, bid review meetings, and to review job costs throughout the project for trends
Make phone calls to subcontractors/vendors soliciting bids as required and update digital bidding software with their intentions to bid
Generating estimating deliverables on assigned projects
Create, maintain, and improve Estimating cost database(s)
Develop and coach Estimators and Assistant Estimators
Monitor the marketplace for project/relationship opportunities
Develop accurate conceptual cost models
Perform takeoffs (Quantity Survey) via digital takeoff software
Utilize Microsoft Office for word processing and spreadsheets
Understand how to identify missing components within design documents and account for those components in cost estimates
Contribute in a meaningful way to value engineering and systems alternative proposals
Reconcile estimates with consultants and design team members
Understand construction means and methods and how they affect costs due to schedule and productivity
Coordinate and evaluate feedback from departments within the company (Operations, Accounting etc.), the project Owner and the project Architect during the estimating and construction process
Work within the company team process when and where required based upon the scope, size and duration of the project
Maintain relationships with subcontractors and equipment/material vendors
Lead bid processes and supervise Estimators and Assistant Estimators’ performance on the bid
Assist the Business Development efforts towards the procurement of new business
Use established estimating procedures/standards as guidelines in the performance of routine duties and participate in the development of new/revised procedures/standards as required
Responsible for the accuracy of take-off (Quantity Surveys) and pricing of own work and others assigned specifically to your projects
Personally complete and/or assign clerical, administrative or technical work necessary to ensure proper documentation of estimating process
Maintain work area(s) according to company housekeeping standards
Maintain professional appearance and discipline according to company standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
Ten or more years of practical employment experience in the construction industry, with at least seven years' experience in an estimating role
Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes
Strong analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills
Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors and company contacts
Willingness to travel
Willingness to work occasional long hours
Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above
Ability to listen to the needs of the prospect and analyze means and methods to resolve those needs in a professional and economical manner
Company
Embark Recruiting Solutions
Embark Recruiting Solutions is driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to connect great people with great opportunities.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase