Senior Cost Estimator

Marc Taylor Inc. (MTi) • phoenix, az, us • 2m ago

SR. ESTIMATOR

Full Time

Company Description

Headquartered in Phoenix, with offices in Kansas City and Pensacola, Marc Taylor Inc. (MTI) has nearly two decades of dedicated program management, preconstruction and cost estimating experience on over $15B in horizontal and vertical construction projects nationwide. MTI is a nationally recognized project management and consultancy firm known as an expert in managing high-profile, fast-track, budget-sensitive, complex and technically challenging construction projects of various sizes. The firm specializes in providing dedicated program advisory, preconstruction management, cost estimating, design-level consulting, and technical services on complex horizontal and vertical projects with an emphasis on infrastructure, heavy highway / civil, streetscape, transportation, water treatment plants, essential service facilities, healthcare centers / clinics, civic buildings, public safety complexes, mixed-use, parks and recreation, higher education facilities, K-12 campuses, performing arts centers and libraries.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Estimator at Marc Taylor Inc. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for conducting cost estimations and analyses for complex projects. They will work closely with project teams, architects, and engineers to assess project scope, create accurate cost forecasts, and provide recommendations to support decision-making. The Senior Estimator will also collaborate with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective project execution.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction and estimating commercial construction projects or experience in the planning or managing of engineering design or construction, or experience in overseeing large engineering projects.
Degree or certification in related field or equivalent.
Professional education and/or experience in the construction and/or relevant industries
Thorough understanding of estimating and/or construction management
Significant level of overall experience in the design/construction field, specifically industrial and commercial construction
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent math and organizational skills
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) with an ability to accurately learn new software quickly.
Bidding - Gross Sales & Gross Margin
Accurate & Timely Bid Tasks
Take Offs
Leads - Projects secured
Communication; Documentation; Organization
Securing Vendor Pricing
Supervision of Estimators and/or Interns

Responsibilities:

Analyze and evaluate project plans, specifications, scope, difficulty, and any other requirements necessary to prepare a job cost estimate and assemble bid packages.
Prepare conceptual estimates and/or budgets.
Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and unit pricing using established company production rates.
When quantity survey is complete, establish profit & overhead for project if requested.
Use the Request for Information (RFI) process when information is lacking (document appropriately)
Inform team of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in plans and specifications
Maintain in the job file, all correspondence records and notes for the project being bid (log all bid documents)
Review and analyze all quotes to ensure they meet the standards and specifications for the project.
Communicate with General Contractor's, owners, vendors, and trades.
Secure vendor pricing and select vendors and subcontractors by their cost effectiveness for each project.
Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to completely cover scope in the most cost-effective way.
Immediately respond to any vendor or subcontractor questions; resolve issues immediately and completely.
Get written documentation on vendor and subcontractor quotes.
Be proficient in project principals, policies, and procedures and apply them during course of work.
Lead weekly planning meetings with estimating staff.
Assist PMs with Buyouts on projects.
Assist Project Manager with purchasing and any change orders on projects estimated as requested.
Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Checks are always in place.
Job close-out and reviews.
Attend pre-job meetings.
Attend all estimating meetings.
Attending project job walks as assigned.
Be available on all bid days to assist in the collection and review of incoming quotes.
Provide value engineering as requested.
While it is impossible to list every duty that may be asked of an employee, the Employer may ask that an employee perform other duties as the business need arises.