Niche SSP is currently recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join one of the premier Construction Management firms around. The Senior Estimator will work alongside the estimating department to deliver accurate, on-time estimates and budgets for a variety of project types. Reporting directly to the Chief Estimator you will assist in bids for design-build, hard bid & negotiated type work. Your ability to liaise with a number of professionals such as owner representatives, architects, Subcontractors, estimators & field staff is of the highest level.
On Offer
Analyze project drawings, specifications & other proposals to prepare estimates for labour, time & cost.
Gather, update, and review historical cost data.
Develop & maintain relationships with subcontractors & vendors throughout the region, aiding the preconstruction department as a whole with the best relationships possible.
As part of the senior estimating staff, mentor and supervise junior estimators across a wide variety of project type and scales.
Maintain a relationship with the client, subcontractors & other parties through out the project timeline to ensure the original project goals and estimates are achieved to the best of the firm's ability.
Being involved in projects from conceptual estimate to hand over ensure all techniques are used for value engineering to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or related field of study.
Experience Leading and winning bids as a fully-fledged Estimator for at least 5+ years.
Experience estimating projects ranging from $5M to $50M across multiple project types such as Commercial, Education, Hospitality, Retail, Medical & more.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, OST, Plan Swift and other Estimating software.