Senior Estimator - req1142-8770

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At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering

quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of

construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our

employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From

the moment you start working with us, we\'ve got your growth in mind. We

believe Cerris isn\'t just a great place to start your career - it\'s a

great place to watch it advance for years to come.

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**Nature of Work**

Provides and coordinates complete estimating services for project

pursuits as assigned; manages project pursuit including staff and

consultants.

**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**

- Takes active role in bid strategy throughout pursuit plan and

proposal kickoff meetings for assigned projects

- Compiles, gains approval for, and carries out estimating project

approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and

completeness of estimates

- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of

work and required contents of estimate

- Maintains use of best practices in all pursuits

- Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their

representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid

letting

- Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with

valued trade partners

- Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program

- Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices

for entering and updating subcontractor information

- Ensures scopes of work are properly and accurately quantified for

all bids and budgets

- Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and

budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting

subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism

- Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance

with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work

- Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to

established policies and procedures

- Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes,

approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions;

presents recommended actions/solutions

- Manages relationships with clients within ongoing assignments and as

opportunities present

- Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format

for use in future pricing and updates to cost database

- Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain

support and commitment to cost estimates

- Participates in compiling technical responses and qualifications for

RFPs and RFQs

- Monitors industry news sources, procurement services, and other

sources to identify possible bid opportunities; participate in

outside industry organizations

- Provides opportunity information and updates for CRM software

- Assists with established risk assessment process

- Responsible for subcontractor and supplier bid coverage on assigned

projects including adequate coverage by qualified trade partners

- Compiles preliminary project schedules including preconstruction and

construction phases

- Provides peer review of cost estimates on assigned projects, as well

as review of cost estimates performed by more junior members of

estimating project team

- Owns the pricing and bidding process for assigned projects; reviews

the work of others and ensures that quality control measures are

employed consistently; analyzes risks involved with bidding process

and consults / advises management team of the same

- Identifies and analyzes industry cost trends and their effect on

current and future projects

- Prepares and conducts presentations to internal audiences for the

purpose of explaining project specifics , review of estimates, and

project risks/opportunities; assist in preparation of and

participation in presentations to external audiences, including but

not limited to clients

- Coordinates, supervises, and trains assigned estimating staff to

support developmental objectives; establish training and development

plans for direct reports

- Reviews prime contracts and confirm estimates to adhere to

requirements

- Manages preconstruction efforts on assigned projects; coordinates

the efforts of the design team on design-build projects

- Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to

meet the needs of the organization

**Qualifications**

Actively leads, collaborates with, and functions well within a

team-oriented environment across multiple projects

Proficient in general construction practices and principles; Strong

proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents

Possess diversity across varying construction market sectors preferred

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