What is the role of a Senior Estimator at River City Construction?

The Senior Estimator position at River City Construction is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the relevant field.

Where is this Senior Estimator job located?

East Peoria, Illinois, 61611, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Senior Estimator role?

Full-time or part-time position

What industry does this Senior Estimator position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Senior Estimator job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Senior Estimator position at River City Construction?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Senior Estimator at River City Construction

Senior Estimators are responsible for leading project estimates, budgets, and ensuring accurate/ complete evaluations of the anticipated project costs. Senior Estimators will have the following duties:

Leading projects of various sizes and complexity from initial review through bidding phase

Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information

Reviews project documents and coordinates with the project team to provide a complete scope of work

Performs all areas of takeoff, quantity survey, and pricing of project systems

Evaluation of construction means and methods / communicates areas of risk with operations

Review work of the estimators assigned to the project and ensure accuracy, completeness, and prompt completion of their assignments

Work with department leadership on strategy and processes to ensure department success

Participate in project briefings and debriefings

Additional duties include updating subcontractors and suppliers in the company solicitation software, assisting in maintaining department unit price database, historical cost database, and other systems.

Key Functions

Major Projects Estimate Lead / Quantity Takeoff: Manage and lead all aspects of major projects competitive bid process, including complex quantity takeoff for self- perform scopes of work and a comprehensive understanding of labor productivity. In coordination with the preconstruction department, prepare conceptual budgets, milestone budgets, and the competitive bidding process for CM and alternative delivery projects. Manage and lead project team members to generate comprehensive project estimates, including proposal documents generation as needed to submit with bids. Prepare and evaluate subcontractor / supplier scopes of work. Additionally, work collaboratively with the operations team to evaluate areas of risk prior to bid submission.

Team Structure: In addition to working with the estimating project teams, senior estimators will work collaboratively with the executive team members from all office locations to develop project estimates/ or budgets. Developing and maintaining relationships with clients, design firms, subcontractors, and suppliers will be expected in this role.

Training and Development: Senior estimators will act as mentors and provide guidance to the junior employees as they negotiate the estimating process. Project assignments are determined by the VP of Estimating and/ or the Estimating Director. Assignments for work within those projects will be determined by the Estimating Director and Senior Estimator.

Innovation & Technology: Assist in research, develop, and implementation of innovative concepts and technology needs for the estimating department that align with RCC’s strategic objectives and allows for more efficiencies in the estimating process. Assist in maintaining estimating department systems such as labor rates, material & equipment cost resources, historical project data, building square foot cost data base, etc. Individual should possess strong mathematical and computer skills. Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

10+ years’ experience
4-year degree preferred
- Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or Similar Field is ideal
Strong organization skills, good time management, professionalism, and ability to work well with others. Sense of selflessness / humility / enterprise first mentality, emotional and social intelligence.
Certifications/Licenses required = none

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Senior Estimator at River City Construction – East Peoria, Illinois

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