Senior Estimator
Penhall International

Job Info

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Position Description

General Summary

Performs a variety of standard estimating activities (individually or as part of a team) on an assigned project/program. The Sr. Estimator at this level is responsible for the overall planning and coding efforts to produce comprehensive project cost estimates. The successful applicant will provide data and cost analysis for estimate review and presentations, will be responsible for developing bid strategies, site investigations, managing contracts, takeoffs, detailed breakdown of cost components, indirect cost and analysis of margins, and demonstrates familiarity in applying company policies and assigned project/program practices and procedures.



Major Duties and Responsibilities Include: (But not limited to the following)

• Initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project
• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, and the like
  • Prepares material takeoffs on assigned contract, project, or program from engineering drawings, plans, and specifications.
  • Reviews takeoffs prepared by others to check for completeness, appropriate definition, and accuracy.
  • Prepares detailed breakdown structures for contracts, projects, or elements of a program sufficient to define the scope to be delivered.
  • Defines the specific scope intended by the contract documents, project development requirements and/or the program element components, systems and subsystems.
  • Reviews contract documents to access contract risk and significant exposure to estimated cost if potential risks are experienced; assigns reasonable maximum cost and schedule exposure resulting from potential risks.
• Mentoring estimators, sales representatives and interns to develop their estimating abilities
  
• Includes interfacing with customer representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
  
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and change orders
• Identify new and expanded business opportunities while at customer sites and through customer contact
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Terminology used in general construction operations
• Computer/Office Machines - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blue Beam, Bid 2 Win

Ability to:

• Work in a fast-paced environment and to meet deadlines
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing preferably in English
• Reacts well under pressure and be detail oriented
• Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Must be able to work well in a teamwork environment
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required and an essential function of this position
• Understand and follow oral and written directions

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Lead or Senior Estimator on relevant heavy concrete construction required
• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is Preferred although not mandatory with solid experience.
• Advanced math and computer skills; Previous experience using estimating database supported software
• 3-5 years construction field experience
• Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from project start through completion, including sequence/phasing of work
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
• Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems

Working Conditions

• Indoors within an Office Building; Outdoors on job locations and in the shop and yard
• Exposure to heavy equipment while on job locations, and in the shop and yard
• Role may require working nights and weekends and some holidays

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to:

• Be able to sit, walk and stand for long periods of time
• Be able to work in an environment where noise and some dust are present everyday
• Be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs
• Be able to wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment provided by the Company as needed

Position Instructions

Since 1957, Penhall has been the premier provider of concrete services to the United States and Canada for a wide variety of industries. It all began with Leroy Penhall's realization of an opportunity during Anaheim, California's "Orange Grove Development Boom" of the 1950s. He purchased his first gas-powered diamond saw, which allowed him to carry out concrete work with accuracy and speed. Penhall has since grown to offer a comprehensive selection of concrete services, including scanning, cutting, sawing, breaking, and removal.

Equal Opportunity Information

Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Penhall Company encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.

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