Lead Estimator will provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex heavy civil opportunities in Texas. Lead Estimator will manage the bid/proposal preparation with team of estimating staff including estimators, support administrator and management team. Lead Estimator and team will follow up bid proposals with value engineering alternates, CPM schedules, formal presentations and final negotiations with clients and construction managers. Lead Estimator will be expected to bid/manage approximately 25-50 estimates per year ranging from $5,000,000 to $100,000,000 per estimate.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Bid item and activity setup, summary form data entry, bid pricing, bid closeout and bid scheduling.

Review and incorporate historical data from productivity analysis reports and combine manpower, equipment, material quotations and subcontractor proposals into unit price and man-hour estimate figures.

Provide complete conceptual budgets and final estimating input on all projects.

Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.

Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Prepare for and attend all scope meetings with the clients and construction managers.

Prepare for and present value engineering and CPM schedules to the clients and construction managers.

Prepare and lead all formal presentations and final negotiations with clients and construction managers.

Heavy Bid maintenance (labor, crew, activity, and bid master codebooks).

Bid to project data transfer (phase codes and cost budgeting) on awarded contracts.

Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.

Provide award related submittals and follow up information to the clients and construction managers.

Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders and credit.

Assist contracting team during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required.

Coordinate with Business Development as part of strategic growth plans.

Train and mentor Junior Estimators.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and experience requirements include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or related experience.

Must have 10+ years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience in construction including a minimum of 3 years in a Senior or Lead Estimator role.

Experience in Design Build and/or Best Value contracts preferred.

Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort is essential.

?Must have the ability to prepare complex proposals with principal oversight. Incumbent has profit/loss responsibility to the company.Specia

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