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SG Contracting, Inc. · 18 hours ago

Senior Estimator

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SG Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to work closely with the Director of Preconstruction and the Preconstruction team to prepare estimates and proposals for various construction projects. The role involves managing project budgets, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, and ensuring accurate and complete estimates that align with project scopes and schedules.

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Hiring Manager

Kiana Hodges

Responsibilities

Prepare project budgets, estimates, and proposals, including quantity surveys, assuring that all estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project. This includes assuring there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound trade contractor and supplier proposals received and evaluated

Identify and manage potential project and budget estimate risks, ensuring the risks are mitigated. Review risk factors with the Director of Preconstruction, including but not limited to trade contractor pricing spreads 10% and greater, contracts, bonds, insurances, and other potential project risks

Lead a project-specific estimating team (Junior Estimators, Estimators, and Interns)

Ensure that all bid schedules are maintained

Coordinate the assembling of the bid pricing, including all quotes and construction schedule

Collaborate with program managers, clients, and design teams to ensure estimates/proposals align with project scope, schedule, and budget

Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Be able to budget a project at the schematic, design development, and construction development stages

Can independently budget/price a project of $1 million to $10 million, and possibly greater

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks

Maintain a good relationship with Owners, Architects/Engineers, trade contractors, suppliers, municipal authorities, and others involved with the project and business

Participate in organizations that serve to promote the interest of the Company

Represents the Company, at all times, in such a manner that will enhance the reputation of the firm

Promote the growth and development of Client, design professionals, trade contractors, and supplier relationships

Maintain positive working relationship with Client(s), design professionals, program managers, and others to facilitate successful project preconstruction execution

Communicate any new project opportunities to Sr. Leadership and be involved in the pursuit of such new opportunities

Understand the importance of interacting with Owners, Architect/Engineers, trade contractors, suppliers, and other participants of our business with positive results

Possess an attitude of stewardship that makes them highly approachable by all members of the project team, Architects/Engineers, design professionals, and Sr. Leadership of the Company

Willingly give of themselves to mentor, train, and develop anyone needing their support to achieve project and professional goals

Serve as a servant leader to the organization and the teams it leads

Qualification

Estimating software proficiencyQuantity survey skillsProject schedulingConstruction industry experienceCommunication skills

Required

Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience in the construction industry in a role of Estimator

Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of drawing review, quantity survey skills, site logistic planning, and project scheduling

Must possess a working knowledge of computer programs needed in the performance and execution of their job

Program types include but are not limited to estimating takeoff software (On Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam), P6, Sage Estimating, Microsoft Excel, and Word

Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to effectively maintain relationships with trade contractors, vendors, clients, and design professionals

Identify and manage potential project and budget estimate risks, ensuring the risks are mitigated