The Lead Estimator's role encompasses team management and overseeing the entire estimating process, which involves risk assessment, budget preparation, adherence to the RFP, and comprehension of construction drawings, specifications, and other related documents. Additionally, the Lead Estimator ensures the preservation of relationships and profitability during the estimation phase. They are also tasked with formulating strategies to achieve project objectives and presenting cost estimates to both internal and external stakeholders.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Able to perform all Estimator responsibilities
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications
- Coordinate subcontract solicitations and job walks
- Accurately maintains and updates bid information on bid calendar
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
- Determine labor and construction equipment costs
- Setup incoming jobs for bid solicitation.
- Solicit and communicate with subcontractors through the Bid Process
- Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
- Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Team
- Conduct “Turnover Meetings” with Operations Team
- Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award for change orders
- Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Must be knowledgeable in Excel spreadsheets and functions
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 -5 years Estimating experience
- Construction Management or Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, engineering design knowledge and project management/supervision experience desirable)
- Familiarity with Revu Bluebeam, Navisworks experience (Preferred)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Should a review of your background indicate a potential match for our job, our team will reach out.
We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless directed by our HR recruiting department. Please do not forward resumes to our hiring managers or regional offices. Miller Integrated Solutions is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.