Senior Estimator - Russell Tobin

Looking for Sr. Estimator to be responsible for the preparation of full estimates on Ground-up retail projects

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Chief Estimator doing larger bids now and needs someone to take over these $10M - $30M bids
• Manages the bidding process and develops the full scope of work from the bid documents for GC projects.
• Attends walkthroughs with Clients and Subcontractors to determine field conditions.
• Discusses scope of work with Subcontractors.
• Analyzes Subcontractor proposals and qualifies their scope of work.
• Negotiates final contract price with Subcontractors as required.
• Holds buyout meetings with Construction to discuss bid upon award of jobs.
• Prepares RFI’s for any contradictions in the bid documents.

Qualification Required:

• 10+ years’ estimating experience with a general contractor (retail construction preferred) or developer and understand all trades.
• Familiarity with open store renovations, new fit-out projects and site work.
• Capable of bidding multiple projects at a time and working with tight deadlines. Excellent time management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to learn or utilize onscreen takeoff and quick-bid and be competent in all Microsoft applications specifically Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Must demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: analytical; problem solving; planning; dependability.

Ideal candidate who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people
• Detail-oriented -- focuses on the details of work as well as the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Job Type: Full-time Permanent