Senior Estimator - New Jersey at Swinerton Builders in Jersey City, New Jersey

Job Description:

Compensation Range
$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Able to perform all essential Lead Estimator responsibilities.


• Oversees estimating daily activities, assist with resource management, and monitoring budgets.


• Provides reports and conduct cost analysis for assigned estimating activities/bids. Address concerns and make recommendations for improvements.


• Effectively interacts with internal and external stakeholders to maintain trusted partnerships.


• Supervise team member assignments and assist with coaching, mentoring, and hiring talent.


• Empowers team members to meet their job duties and responsibilities. May assist or contribute to performance evaluations of junior team members.


• Take lead in coordinating and/or executing estimating activities for various types of projects including complex projects (preparing estimates, take offs, bid day lead, document review, schedules, etc.)


• Oversees bid schedules and manages deliverable dates effectively.


• Organize and lead effective meetings (team meetings, proposal strategy, kick offs, etc.)


• Effectively transition projects to operations post bid award; support with buy out and cost related matters.


• Identify risks and provide mitigation recommendations throughout estimating and preconstruction phase.


• Review estimates/bids to identify improvement opportunities, ensure scopes are accurate, and provide guidance to make necessary changes.


• Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and conditions.


• Manage Hard Bid(s) or GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price) process.


• Manage subcontractor partnerships and ensure they are prequalified for current and prospective bids.


• Maintain databased updated with comprehensive records of estimates/costs for future reference.


• Provides high-level constructability reviews and value engineering support.


• Partner with operations to analyze lead opportunities and develop pursuits strategies to secure work.


• Assist with business development activities including proposals, interviews, attending industry events, etc.


• Actively promotes the self-perform business strategy.


• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent working experience.


• Extensive experience in construction, including a focus on estimating roles.


• Strong working knowledge of:
  
  
  • Construction cost and estimating processes and procedures (e.g., quantity takeoffs, purchasing, engineering design knowledge, and project management experience).
  
  
  • Unit pricing, connectivity, and labor pricing.
  
  
  • Construction projects in the public works arena, specifically in the Civic (e.g., community centers, libraries, police stations, firehouses, municipal buildings) and Education (e.g., K-12, higher education, dormitories, sports facilities) market sectors.
  
  
  • State-specific public contracting laws, building codes, procurement requirements, and public bidding procedures.
  
  
  • Building systems, including schematic and conceptual designs.
  
  
  • Estimating and preconstruction services for Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3) contracts.
  
  
  
  


• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


• Skilled at managing and leading multiple bids effectively.


• Serves as a strong contributor to the selling and procurement of work.


• Proficient in Construction management software and platforms, including Microsoft 360 Suite, AIA Contract Documents, BuildingConnected, Destini Estimator, Primavera P6, CMiC, BIM 360, Revit, and Unanet.


• Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM models.


• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculate associated risks.


• Experience in conceptualizing estimates from schematic or design documents.


• Maintains a robust network of Trade Partners and Vendors, both Union and Non-Union, serving public works projects.

Summary of Benefits:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.