SENIOR COST ESTIMATOR
AEC Industry
Successful projects don’t just happen. They’re built on four basic principles: experience, reliability, responsiveness, and professionalism. At Envision Consultants, Ltd. (Envision), we put those principles to work for our clients every day. Founded in 1994 as a small, woman-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise, Envision has forged long-standing partnerships with clients who have relied on us again and again for highly responsive, results-driven services.
Envision works collaboratively alongside project owners, contractors, design professionals, and other stakeholders, providing design and construction support services that are tailored to the unique needs of each client and each project.
Despite the incredible challenges the past few years have brought to our lives and to our work, Envision has continued to grow and expand. Envision is thriving because we continue to offer the same mix of expertise, responsiveness, and reliability that have made us our clients’ “go-to” partner for the past 28 years. And, our recent growth is a reflection of that reliability. We invite you to learn more about Envision and imagine yourself as our next team member.
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Telework: Mondays and Fridays
Summary/Objective
The Senior Cost Estimator will support the estimating and scheduling departments by developing estimates for projects, from conceptional conceptual to the 100% design phase, including preparation of take-offs, costing, labor, and pricing of details pertaining to drawings and documentation provided by our clients’ the design teams, in a timely manner.
Essential Functions
- Performs accurate quantity surveys and take-offs to estimate the cost of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor’s work for all trades, ascertaining that all CSI Master Format categories of work categories have been accounted for prior to submitting an estimate for final review.
- Provides quality control checks on estimates for estimating team members.
- Acts as a mentor to guide Junior Estimators in their work development.
- Analyzes information and develops budgets, from conceptual stages through final construction documentation as required by individual projects.
- Responds to client requests for explanations of cost estimates submitted by the cost estimating team.
- Acts as a resource for the project team in need of quick unit cost.
- Develops relationships with local vendors and contractors to assist in collecting accurate data.
- Represents estimating department in project meetings.
- Manages time frames to ensure jobs are completed in the most efficient manner possible.
- Coordinates with scheduling team to identify labor hours are accounted for and documented.
- Interfaces with design and construction personnel to produce accurate costs and scopes of work based on project drawings and specifications.
Competencies
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Thoroughness & Flexibility
- Written & Communication Skills
- Problem Solving & Analysis
- Customer Service Skills
- Ability to work effectively with a Team and as an Individual contributor
- Resourceful and diligent in seeking solutions to problems and adapting to new situations
Preferred Education and Experience
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Estimating
- Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is desired
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software is required
- Good written and verbal communication skills, solid organizational and planning skills
- Familiarity with engineering and construction-related terminology
- Experience in using RS Means Estimating guides, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu is desired
Position Type
This is a full-time position.
Travel
Ability to travel to various job sites and Envision offices as needed.
Benefits
Envision Consultants, Ltd. offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, Retirement plans with Employer Contribution, Life/Disability Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Saving Accounts.
Envision is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/W/D/V.