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Senior Lead Estimator

Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises the estimates of Field Engineers and lower level estimators.
• Creates WBS and scope review for lower level estimators.
• Attends pre-bid meetings, performs site assessments, and analyzes specifications, statements of work, and other documentation to prepare thorough, accurate, and timely estimates of time, cost, and labor.
• Provides high-level scoping of assigned projects to include preparation of bid packages and analysis of proposals.
• Prepares estimates of medium to high complexity, up to $40M, with minimal or no oversight.
• Interfaces with A/E’s, contractors, and owners to provide cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Interfaces with owners, A/E’s, and Contractors during negotiation and contract execution.
• Responsible for review of final estimate and proposal to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Performs material take-off and quantity surveying.
• Conducts and/or manages the development of preliminary bid/project schedules.
• Assists in the development of written proposals.
• Coordinates efforts of junior estimators and assemble into a cohesive estimate.
• Strategizes an approach to be successful on assigned projects.
• Solicits subcontractors and suppliers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• B.S. Degree in Construction Management and/or Engineering or eight (8) years of construction experience or equivalent background is required.
• Six (6) years of construction estimating experience is required.Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously with proven time management skills.
• Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously with proven time management skills.
• Ability to assemble multiple trade estimates.
• Demonstrated experience estimating a broad range of subcontracted and self-perform work activities with an emphasis in the following project types: Healthcare, Commercial, both Public and Federal Healthcare/Institutional.
• Familiarity with MF2014.
• Must have excellent analytical and planning skills, good communication skills, and be knowledgeable and proficient with computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software systems. A good background in Sage Estimating (Timberline) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills.
• The ability to develop into a Chief Estimator.

Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.