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Megen Construction Company · 18 hours ago

Senior Estimator

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Megen Construction Company is one of the largest minority-owned construction management firms in the US, known for its commitment to quality and safety. The Senior Estimator will develop detailed cost estimates for construction projects, lead the estimating team, and contribute to strategic bidding processes, ensuring successful project execution through collaboration and risk assessment.

ConstructionIndustrialReal Estate

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate historical data from job reports, purchase orders, trade partners and productivity analysis reports and incorporate information into estimates

Review project specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and communicate with designers to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates. Identify major components of bid and strategize to obtain a competitive edge over other bidders

Perform accurate and thorough takeoffs and conduct industry standard checks and balances

Coordinate bids and other submissions of trade partners and suppliers. Be responsible for the entire bid submittal including obtaining appropriate bonding and / or insurance

Provide conceptual estimates that are very detailed by anticipating the design intended

Maintain knowledge of current market and pricing conditions

Track awarded contracts as required and participate in post projects evaluations to enhance the ability to stay current with the historical database

Mentor and oversee junior estimators, providing guidance on best practices and cost estimation methodologies

Visit jobsites to enhance field experience and learn new ways to estimate future jobs

Responsible for gathering, maintaining and updating the company’s estimating historical database

Provide analysis of each project’s potential risks and exposure prior to finalizing the bid or proposal process

Assist in purchasing projects and be involved with the transaction to project managers and accounting departments

Perform additional assignments as directed by the Director of Preconstruction and or by the Vice President of Pre-Construction

Qualification

Construction estimatingCost analysisRisk assessmentConstruction materials knowledgeMS ExcelMS ProjectAdobe/BluebeamCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsField experienceMentoringCollaborationProblem-solving