Senior Estimator - Global Facilities (Kansas City)

Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. Industries served include manufacturing, heavy industrial, mission critical, aerospace, aviation, infrastructure, process, energy, etc. This position will assist clients in making fact based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.

• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.

• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Lead risk review process.

• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.

• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.

• Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.

• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.

• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.

• Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.

• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.

• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.

• Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.

• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.

• Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.

• Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.

• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.

• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.

• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.

• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.

• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.

• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.

• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.

• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of Basis of Estimate document.

• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.

• Train and mentor staff.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.

• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Office products

• OSHA 10-hour certification Required

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 232325

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB