Senior Estimator - Boston
Job Posted On: 08/29/10
Job Title: Senior Estimator
Preferred Work Experience: 10 - 15 years
Employment Type: Full Time
Compensation: Discussed during interview
Location: Boston, Massachusetts 2215
Job Details
Job Skillsets
Office / Administration
Expert: Type and input data accurately, Input data into spreadsheets and reports, Accurately create, organize, and maintain files, Compose grammatically correct business letters and correspondence
Answer phone and communicate messages
Marketing / BD / Sales / PR
Expert: Communicate effectively using standard construction terms
Effectively work business events and trade shows, Ability to sell company's strengths and experience, Make personal cold calls
Preconstruction / Estimating
Expert: Visualize, analyze, and communicate project scope of work, Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules, Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list, Prepare quantity surveys/take-offs, Solicit bid invitations, Distribute and manage bid plans and documents, Communicate with subs - prepare RFP/RFI, Qualify and analyze bids, Analyze general conditions
Coordinate cost/means and methods with owner (or GC if you are subcontractor) and design professional, Manage value engineering process, Prepare project estimate/bid/schedule, Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE participation and recordkeeping
Safety / Risk Management / Insurance
Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements, Manage subcontractor/vendor insurance requirements
Purchasing
Expert: Develop and maintain vendor list, Develop final scope of work for bidders/vendors
Negotiate subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs, Sign subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs
Project Management / Field Supervision / Service Management
Prepare project budget and schedule of values, Evaluate and manage project budget during construction, Obtain and distribute construction drawings and specifications, Develop contract change orders, Review and approve subcontract change orders
Pay & Benefits
Compensation:
Discussed during interview
Health Benefits:
YES, and we pay part of the cost of coverage
Automobile Benefits:
No automobile benefits; employees must provide their own
Job Location & Travel
Job Location:
Boston , Massachusetts 2215
Applicant Qualifications
Education
College Degree: Necessary
Bachelor
Software Proficiency
None
Language Proficiency
Speak & Write:
English
Licenses & Training
CSI / CSC Division Experience
Facility Construction: Necessary
Division 1: General Requirements, Division 2: Existing Conditions, Division 3: Concrete, Division 4: Masonry, Division 5: Metals, Division 6: Wood, Plastics and Composites, Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection, Division 8: Openings, Division 9: Finishes , Division 10: Specialties , Division 11: Equipment , Division 12: Furnishings , Division 13: Special Construction, Division 14: Conveying Equipment
Facility Services: Necessary
Division 21: Fire Suppression, Division 22: Plumbing, Division 23: HVAC, Division 25: Integrated Automation, Division 26: Electrical, Division 27: Communications, Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security
Process Equipment: Necessary
Division 40: Process Integration, Division 41: Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Division 42: Process Heating, Cooling and Drying, Division 43: Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification & Storage Equipment, Division 44: Pollution Control Equipment, Division 45: Industry Specific Manufacturing Equipment, Division 48: Electrical Power Generation
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