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    Senior Estimator - Chicago, United States - Burns & McDonnell

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    The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for Transmission and Distribution construction projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

    This position will assist clients in making fact based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.


    • Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
    • Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
    • Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
    • Lead risk review process.
    • Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
    • Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
    • Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
    • Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
    • Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
    • Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
    • Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
    • Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
    • Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
    • Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
    • Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
    • Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
    • Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
    • Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
    • Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
    • Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
    • Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
    • Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
    • Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
    • Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
    • Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
    • Train and mentor staff.
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    • Complies with all policies and standards
    • Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. and 7 years of direct project estimating experience Required or
    • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required
    • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.
    • OSHA 10-hour certification Required
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