Senior Estimator Job Description
Senior estimator
provides group support in researching wage / equipment rates, construction materials, means, and methods.
Senior Estimator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective senior estimator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included senior estimator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Co-ordinating with other Teams/Disciplines as part of the Project Target Cost Scope Development phase
Developing the scope of works for the project (Bill of Quantities) through involvement with the wider Bid Team
Sending out enquiries to the Supply Chain
Creating a Control Estimate from 1st principles
Developing Target Cost within EES and to the ESD Contractual rules
Agreeing Target Cost with Scottish Water
Updating Target Cost with Latest Best Estimate at subsequent Capex stages
Ensuring that Actual Cost data is captured from Project Team and fed back into EES at Project Completion
Implementing continual improvement and increased efficiencies in our data and processes year on year
Implementing the management of an Estimating team to provide timely estimating support
Senior Estimator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Senior Estimator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: AACE, OSHA, BOE, ICEAA, ASPE, ATEX, ICF, CCM, PMP, CE
Education for Senior Estimator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the senior estimator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Technical, Civil Engineering, Business, Surveying, Education, Architecture, Project Management
Skills for Senior Estimator
Desired skills for senior estimator include:
Contract types and deal structures
Trades: scope
Excel spread sheets
Word processing programs
Time frames/field execution
Estimating software
Typical missed scope/exposures
Applicable local
Construction means and methods
Costs and engineering principles
Desired experience for senior estimator includes:
Collects, analyzes and archives project data
Ability to understand the complexities of MEICA equipment and systems and to communicate these issues with the wider Bid Team
Proficient in the use of computer systems and competent IT skills
Ability to evaluate proposals from the supply chain for MEICA equipment including scope of supply, technical compliance and commercial offer
Must have experience in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) [aka Icarus/Kbase]
Must know how to perform Import / Export functions within ACCE
Senior Estimator Examples
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Senior Estimator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior estimator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior estimator
- Preparation of standard documentation – reports, letters, financial statements
- Assisting with the analysis of business cases, prepare reports at all stages of budget setting
- Assisting in the settlement of construction disputes by providing and evaluating cost data and prepare and agree final accounts
- Co-ordinating with other Teams/Disciplines as part of the Project Target Cost Scope Development phase • Developing the scope of works for the project (Bill of Quantities) through involvement with the wider Bid Team • Sending out enquiries to the Supply Chain • Creating a Control Estimate from 1st principles • Developing Target Cost within EES and to the ESD Contractual rules
- Reviews bids, documents and data for the project
- Prepare detailed cost estimates via industry accepted methods such as RS Means for small and large projects
- Prepare and initiate project schedule and cost reports for internal corporate and external government reporting
- Compile cost information to be used in operating budget
- Review of available Upcoming bid Reports such as Dodge, Reed, and others for potential opportunities
- Establish relationships with existing clients and potential clients through direct conversation/visits and by utilizing networking and relationships of other staff
Qualifications for senior estimator
- Must be able to set up Construction & Procurement execution strategies within ACCE
- Must be able to set up complex Work Breakdown Structures, Construction Work Packages, etc… within ACCE
- Must be inquisitive
- Must have passion for their work
- Must be a goal oriented
- Must have good communication (verbal & written) skills
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a senior estimator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for senior estimator
- Review the work of other estimators as needed to insure accurate and competitive bids
- Maintain the Bid Calendar and insure all required documents are transmitted on time
- Review projects in process to see how bid productivities and quantities compare to those bid
- Participate in the management of projects as needed
- Opportunities for work will be reasonably constant (full hopper)
- Projects will be secured that maximize our resources, both Human and otherwise
- Work will be secured that will generate income to the company that is commensurate with the risk and resources used
- Constant assessment of the abilities of the people performing the work and the value in the marketplace
- A fulfilling experience both financially and personally
- Identify scope and prepare accurate, timely quantity take-offs from all completion levels of design documents (schematic, design development, construction)
Qualifications for senior estimator
- Must be confident with the ability to sell approaches, methodologies and final product
- Must be able to work well with others (peers, construction representatives, engineers, managers, senior management and clients)
- Must be able to successfully set and manage expectations regarding challenging subjects or positions
- Must be knowledgeable and proficient with computers
- Minimum 8 years estimating, controls and or engineering experience related to similar industrial construction
- Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a senior estimator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for senior estimator
- Attend project design meetings and workshops
- Review design documents including drawings, specifications and document completion studies
- Lead and prepare Self-Perform estimates (Concrete, Steel, Rough Carpentry, Precast Installation)
- Assist the team in managing to the Project Budget, including Target Value Design, and Value Engineering
- Solicit project specific pricing from vendors and subcontractors
- Participate in procurement strategy planning
- Assist our operations team in the solicitation of subcontractor partners
- Review and reconcile subcontractor estimates and budgets
- Reconcile estimates with clients and 3rd party estimators
- Attend pre-construction and construction site visits
Qualifications for senior estimator
- Familiarity with an existing estimating package CANDY, CONQUEST CAUSEWAY
- Significant practical experience with MEICA equipment • Good technical background • Effective oral and written communication skills
- Must have strong skills in CATO, electronic quantity takeoff, and Primavera
- Knowledge of typical estimating program functionality and related WBS is preferred
- Requires knowledge of local construction market in area of operation including pricing conventions and trends
- 11+ years of full time professional experience, including 10+ years in a managerial/supervisory capacity
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior estimator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior estimator
- Arrange with the Chief Estimator the Tender Adjudication Settlement Meeting in the presence of Estimators, Planners and Director(s)
- Lead Tender Adjudication and Presentation to Director and Senior Manager
- Involvement in each estimate will be determined by the size of project small tenders will require the physical production of costs, prices using RIB
- Large schemes require close liaison with the Project Manager
- Coordinate and participate in quantity survey and detailed pricing for all disciplines
- Lead the Estimating team, including managing the workload and allocation of estimating resource within assigned bid teams
- Seek to understand, lead the development of and implement the appropriate digital tool sets to execute cost take-off and other estimating activities, such as 5D cost planning
- Attend or carry out periodic Tender Health Checks and formal risk reviews to ensure that the identified risks are mitigated as far as possible in tender submission
- Previous experience of managing the process of estimating projects, within the construction industry is required along with a valid CSCS card
- Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE
Qualifications for senior estimator
- Bachelor degree in engineering, construction or other relevant field
- Experience must include estimating for California K-12 schools projects and familiarity with DSA requirements
- Experience must demonstrate progressively responsible duties up to and including estimating on medium to large commercial projects with a construction value in excess of $10M
- Proficient in the use of various constructions estimating tools/resources (i.e., RS Means) and building codes
- Expertise with developing and maintaining a database for actual local construction costs
- Expertise with various spreadsheet applications (i.e., Excel, Access)
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Senior Estimator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior estimator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior estimator
- An understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them is desirable
- A good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods is required
- A desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer and the business is required
- Prepare detailed accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontracts, construction facilities, estimates
- Reviews scope definition and prepares quantity survey or take off
- Identifies critical issues that may impact on cost sensitive areas
- Determines materials and fabrication requirements based on equipment description, layout, specification review, and schedule
- Develops total project cost summaries, exceptions list, and price schedule
- Initiates inquiries for prices from sub trades and suppliers
- Allocates budget costs and provides project hours summary to establish work order budget on MK system
Qualifications for senior estimator
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction or Construction Management, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and related experience
- Skills must include investigating and resolving claims and negotiating change orders
- Ability to review construction drawings and specifications and provide constructability comments
- Must have experience overseeing and managing estimating staff
- Capabilities must include preparation of order of magnitude, preliminary, and definitive estimates utilizing methods commonly used in the construction industry
- A minimum of 10-15 years of progressive Construction Project management experience, which includes conceptual estimating and pre-construction work