Lead Estimator

Lead Estimator - Heavy Civil

• Review contract documents to prepare cost estimate of projects
• Set up new cost estimates in bidding software
• Lead a team through the completion of a bid process under pressure, and mentor and train junior estimators
• Prepare reports and lead executive bid review meetings
• Review schedule for accuracy and determine production rates
• Contact subcontractors and vendors for specific divisions to get external pricing
• Negotiate subcontractors and vendor pricing
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Assemble accurate, timely and well organized estimates, including hard-bid, construction management and design-build
• Organize sub‑contractor quotes when the bid is successful, re‑writing binders and assisting the buy‑out process
• Monitor the success of a project, noting potential challenges and building relationships with su...