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Senior Estimator

A rapidly growing engineering and industrial construction firm in Senoia is seeking an energetic and motivated professional to join our team as a Senior Estimator in plumbing, miscellaneous and structural steel, and general construction for its Senoia, Georgia office. Estimators will work closely with the design and estimating teams.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·         Lead design-build estimates directing engineers and estimators on scope inclusions and requirements.

·         Directing subcontractors and internal team members in the completion of the estimate

·         Prepare complete scope estimates based on proposal documentation on a variety of design build projects

·         Review, interpret and analyze project documentation including drawings, specifications, data, commercial terms, proposals, etc.

·         Develop conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters

·         Manage the development of the preliminary workflow, logistics plan, and schedule

·         Prepare detailed estimates for all self-perform work activities including craft hours, labor, materials, and equipment

·         Organize and filing of estimate information to standards.

·         Formulate all project indirect cost including staffing, project schedules, on-site facilities, and support cost with schedule development.

·         Coordinate with stakeholders (developers, architects, subcontractors and Forza operations) throughout the design build process, including attendance at design meetings as a Forza representative during pre-construction services

·         Solicit input from field operations to include in final project estimate

·         Prepare written proposals for review with Project Manager prior to submission

·         Updating estimate status and notifying chief estimator of project status

·         Completing the project review with the Project Manager at project kickoff and project closeout

Required Skills/Abilities:

·         Experience directing estimators for large scale estimating projects

·         Ability to make and influence decisions under tight deadlines and sometimes with incomplete information

·         Demonstrate business acumen and the ability to forge partnerships with subcontractors

·         Ability to recognize and analyze risk

·         Skilled in reading and analyzing geotechnical reports, technical information, market, and trade trends

·         Senior estimator should be proficient in the use of the following software:

o   Microsoft 365 - with a high level of proficiency using Excel

o   ProEst or similar estimating software

o   Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar takeoff software

o   Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software

o   Digital management of files

Education and Experience:

·         Bachelor's Degree preferred

·         Construction Management or Engineering

·         Mechanical Field Experience if no degree

·         15-20 years of construction related experience, design build preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

·         Salary commensurate with experience

·         Health insurance

·         Paid time off

·         Dental insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Life insurance

·         401(k)

·         401(k) matching

·         Flexible Spending Account

·         Health Savings Account