Senior Estimator

Position Description:

The estimator is responsible for developing cost estimates on routine small projects under direct supervision for construction as required by clients’ documents.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.

Executes take-offs of construction documents.

Inputs take-offs into a computer spreadsheet.

Obtains pricing for materials.

Obtains bids from subcontractors.

Prepares cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.

Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate.

Informs the immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.

Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

Attends departmental meetings as required.

Photocopies documents and plans.

Competencies:

Collaboration Skills.

Communication Proficiency.

Ethical Conduct.

Thoroughness.

Time Management.

Physical Demands:

Mostly sedentary position. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Required Education, Experience, Certification and Licenses:

Associates Degree in Business Management, Finance, Construction Management; or equivalent training similar field

Familiarity with Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) standards and practices (preferred)

Minimum 10 years of related experience (preferred)

Microsoft Office experience

Mechanical experience required

Electrical experience required

Nuclear or construction experience (preferred)

Allied Power, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Allied Power, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.