Senior Estimator
Company: Ledcor Construction, Inc.
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Description Job Summary:The Senior Estimator, assuming a
leadership role and providing guidance to team members, is
responsible for overseeing the creation of estimate packages,
including quantity take offs, costing and subtrades solicitation.
He or She will organize and implement estimating activities related
to the preparation of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, cost
studies, and competitive bids for the Ledcor Technical Services
group in both the United States and Canada.The Senior Estimator
applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex
problems and shares expertise with the estimating team. This
individual provides expert guidance for non-estimating personnel on
complex estimating related requirements.Join our True Blue team
today! *this position does not require relocationEssential
Responsibilities:
- Incorporates requirements from drawing specifications, terms
and conditions into bid. Reviews unanswered complex RFI's and
identifies appropriate bidding strategy.
- Performs quantity takeoffs for large, complex bids and oversees
the quantity takeoff process, including review of takeoff
summaries.
- Leads subcontractor and supplier solicitation. Recommends
subcontractors to be put forward for award.
- Takes ownership of the estimate, reviewing and verifying direct
and indirect costs. Assigns and manages bid package
responsibilities
- Reviews schedule and execution strategy and ensures alignment
with the estimate
- Leads estimate reviews and development of bid clarifications on
large complex projects
- Applies knowledge and skills through the handling of complex
problems and shares expertise with the Estimating team
- Mentor and develop estimators to understand the estimating
process, acquire technical knowledge and gain increased knowledge
in multiple disciplines of work
- Develops and maintains alignment between LTS United States and
Canada Estimating teamsQualifications:
- Completion of post-secondary education with a diploma or degree
related to Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Estimating,
Engineering or related education
- Eight plus years of estimating and or related construction
experience in a related industry in a variety of complex
multidiscipline projects
- Strong computer background including experience with MS Office
and related estimating software
- Thorough technical knowledge of modern construction practices,
techniques and equipment; thorough understanding of construction
documents and the ability to assess their completeness
- Knowledge of construction costs and budgets, ability to develop
project schedule
- Ability to close complex tenders/bids and proposals
- Ability to create and maintain formal networks internally and
externally; ability to explain and present complex ideas while
influencing others
- Experience with Telecommunications including outside
plant.
- Experience in gas and wireless would be an asset.
- Knowledge of InEight Estimate would be an asset.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the timeAdditional
Information:Company DescriptionLedcor Technical Services (LTS)
designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that
span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator
in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and
service installation and repair.But when you work for Ledcor, your
experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career
that means more? Join our True Blue team now!Employment EquityAt
Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part
of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity
employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran
status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to
apply.Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all
backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to
Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of
empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided
in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their
needs known in advance by submitting a request via . For more
information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives,
please visit our .All applicants must be able to show proof of
eligibility to work in the United States.E-Verify - is a registered
trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityLink to:
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