Senior Estimator - Richfield, United States - Conti Federal Services

Description

Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S.

federal government.

With roots dating back 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation.

We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.

With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diversity and inclusion and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere.

We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression.

We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.

If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from youTo learn more about Conti Federal, please visit Position DescriptionThe Senior Estimator bids and helps win highly profitable and constructible projects that have pricing strategies developed to maximize our operational effectiveness, develop opportunities, enhance returns, and avoid negative impacts during project execution.

Heavy focus on construction of military construction, building renovations with secure spaces, hangar buildings/aircraft support spaces, maintenance facilities, operations facilities, and mission critical environments.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating team, the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractor and vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor relationships, owner estimates, and working with the Executive team on project schedules and risks.

ResponsibilitiesFocus on team building and employee growthProvide Senior-level training and developmentCraft bid conditions/clarifications and negotiate with clientsThoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work, and drawings of a bid and develops a complete understanding of the requirements.

Accurately and timely performs and/or delegates takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data.

Takes site visits to gather detailed, relevant data on project site conditions and effectively incorporates this information during the bid process.

Meets with subcontractors prior to bidding to develop a relationshipConducts field visits to existing projects to verify production rates and learn new construction techniques.

Adjusts bid methods accordingly.
Attends team kick off and schedule oversight meetings, red team reviews, and/or additional reviews.
Negotiates agreements that optimize cost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure.
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project.

Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks to executive managementQualificationsFor Security Clearance Requirements must be a US Citizen, as required.

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology or other equivalent degree and/or experience.
Ten or more years of relevant vertical building construction industry experience with progressively greater responsibility.

Experience working with the Federal Government and understanding FAR requirementsComprehensive understanding of markets, clients, and competitorsDeep knowledge of multiple professional types of work and systemsSuccessfully led and managed complex bidsExcellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must.

Entrepreneurial with a well-rounded business perspective.

Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skillsProficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.), On Screen Takeoff (OST) or other digitized software, and plan and spec reading.

Experience with HCSS bidding software, a plus.
Expert knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying.
Conti Federal offers great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment.

Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as wellAll applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Conti Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr