Portland, Oregon
Posted: 06-Nov-24
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Senior Estimator
Department: Minton & Roberson, Tidewater Area
Reports to: Executive Vice President
FSLA Status: Salaried/Exempt
Objective:
Detail orientated professional who is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the estimating department, offering both administrative and technical leadership
General Responsibilities:
- Promote a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment.
- Possess strong analytical skills to devise effective estimate strategies, handle unexpected issues and resolve problems that may arise during multiple estimates.
- Demonstrate excellent decision-making skills, especially in bid deadline situations, displaying leadership and the ability to act promptly
- Efficient in time management, ensuring deadlines are consistently met, and proposals and detailed and accurate.
- Assess projects to determine project plans, specifications and requirements needed
- Prepare and estimate budget costs for construction projects by studying plans and specifications provided by customer.
- Analyze blueprints, drawings, and project documentation to determine the needed quantities and specifications of materials and labor needed.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure the best pricing and availability of needed components and materials.
- Create comprehensive proposals and bid packages that clearly show the value of cost estimates, specifications and project understanding.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities that maintain quality and performance through alternative materials, systems and construction methods.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure cost estimates align with project objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of cost estimates, assumptions and supporting documentation. Prepare reports and presentations.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 10 years, experience as an estimator in construction, HVAC, or similar roll
- Proficiency in reading blueprints, specifications and technical documents is a must.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and good time management skills
- Must be familiar with cost estimation software, computer-aided design (CAD) tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Timberline experience preferred
- Excellent people skills with ability to work and interact with all levels of the organization
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
EEO Policy Statement
Minton & Roberson, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Minton & Roberson, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Minton & Roberson, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Minton & Roberson, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.