As a Senior Estimator at Argonaut Constructors, you play a critical role in analyzing project specifications and blueprints to create precise cost estimates for diverse construction projects. Additionally, you cultivate relationships with existing and prospective clients to foster business expansion and meet sales targets. This role demands a solid grasp of construction techniques, materials, and pricing, alongside exceptional analytical and communication abilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead consultations with clients, vendors, and Argonaut personnel to formulate comprehensive estimates for projects.
Analyze complex project drawings, specifications, and other technical documents to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for civil engineering construction projects.
Evaluate and meticulously quantify all project costs, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor bids, ensuring thorough accuracy and completeness.
Negotiate costs effectively and diligently follow up on submitted bids until final selections are completed.
Foster and cultivate strong client relations and communications, maintaining a professional and responsive approach throughout project cycles.
Facilitate and chair well-organized bid review meetings, ensuring thorough analysis and consensus-building among stakeholders.
Uphold and enforce high company standards and practices, applying seasoned judgment and expertise to ensure compliance and quality in estimating processes.
Actively participate in and contribute to project close-out review meetings, providing valuable insights and documentation as required.
Understand and integrate project-specific minority goal requirements where applicable, ensuring compliance and alignment with project objectives.
Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather comprehensive and pertinent information necessary for accurate bid preparation.
Utilize advanced estimating software and leverage historical data to develop sophisticated cost models and maintain comprehensive pricing databases.
Present and skillfully defend detailed cost estimates to senior management and clients, adeptly addressing inquiries, providing clarifications, and demonstrating thorough understanding and confidence.
Monitor and stay informed about industry trends, fluctuations in materials costs, and labor rates, ensuring that estimates are current, precise, and reflective of prevailing market conditions.
Maintain meticulous and well-organized records of estimates, proposals, and all related documentation, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with organizational standards and requirements.
Soft Skill Responsibilities: • Effectively communicate project/company updates and challenges to stakeholders and team members. • Resolve conflicts or misunderstandings through clear and proactive communication. • Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and clients. • Lead team projects, inspiring and guiding members to achieve collective goals. • Analyze and resolve issues by employing strategic problem-solving methodologies. • Drive innovation to enhance project/company efficiency and quality. • Adapt to changes in project/company scope and unexpected challenges. • Embrace and implement new technologies or methodologies effectively. • Prioritize project/company tasks to meet deadlines efficiently. • Manage multiple deadlines concurrently using effective prioritization strategies. • Mentor junior team members and interns to foster their professional growth. • Demonstrate strong leadership in project/company execution, motivating teams to deliver successful outcomes. • Build and maintain positive client relationships. • Navigate challenging client interactions with diplomacy and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. • Prevent potential issues or mistakes through attention to detail. • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in the civil construction industry. • Continuously improve skills and knowledge relevant to the role through ongoing professional development activities.
To perform the job successfully you must meet the following qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (preferred). • Proven experience as an estimator in the civil engineering or construction industry. • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and costs. • Proficiency in using estimating software and tools (e.g., Bluebeam, HCSS, CostX). • Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail. • Ability to interpret complex technical documents and drawings. • Strong communication and negotiation skills. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under tight deadlines. • Experience with project management or scheduling software is a plus. • Ability to research local jurisdictions requirements including permits and taxes. • Ability to conduct Estimator/PM handoff meetings and attend project planning meetings. • Prepare estimates for change orders as requested by Project Managers. • Ability to communicate with field operations to assure job progresses as bid. • Read and understand the bid documents. • Use historical costs for comparison. • Have excellent client relations and communication skills. • Be familiar with new technologies and market trends. • Have a thorough understanding of Heavy Construction equipment capabilities and crew compilations needed for executing surface and underground work.
As a Senior Estimator, you play a crucial role in developing project planning and cost estimation strategies for our company. Your strategic vision, leadership skills, and expertise in estimating are essential in driving our mission of achieving sustained growth and operational excellence. Your dedication to accuracy, innovative approaches, and collaborative teamwork is vital for our ongoing success and achieving our long-term objectives.