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Description

The Senior Estimator - CSA will be responsible for leading estimates for engineering-only efforts, early feasibility studies and Construction Design-Build / EPC estimates and proposals for various projects within a diverse portfolio of project types, clients, and geographical regions. 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 for civil, structural and architectural scopes of work.

• Coordinate with other estimating discipline leads to ensure no gaps and/or double ups exist within a given estimate/project.

• Work with design leads to ensure efficiencies in constructability, schedule and cost

• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.

• Manage workload scheduling to ensure the timely completion of deliverables.

• Prepare supporting documents for risk review process.

• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.

• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.

• Prepare information and coordinate with the Insurance Dept. to obtain 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 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, database management and estimating process.

• Prepare internal construction management staffing costs and indirect costs for review and approval by the project management team.

• Make final recommendations regarding fee, contingency and escalation.

• Coordinate with the group section manager to 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 7 years of direct project estimating experience

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• 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. Experience with InEight Estimating Software preferred.

• OSHA 10-hour certification Required

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 250218

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB