Senior Estimator

Roles & Responsibilities

•   Work with the Business Developer, Project Manager and Superintendent to develop a preconstruction plan, estimate and schedule. 

•   Organize, track and distribute all preconstruction related information such as drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, clarifications, etc.

•   Effectively plan for safety activities that will be required during construction.

•    Work with the Project Manager and Superintendent to review subcontractor scope and sequencing to ensure accurate proposals are obtained.

•   Ensure adequate subcontractor pricing coverage is obtained on all projects by developing and maintaining relationships within the subcontractor community.

•   Review drawings and specifications to confirm the proper scope of work is priced.

•   Coordinate preconstruction site visits as required to provide accurate pricing.

•   Provide accurate material take-offs and unit pricing for all projects.

•   Provide detailed, accurate and organized estimate packages to the Project Manager and Superintendent when projects have been awarded.

•   Communicate effectively with the Designers, Tenants, Owners and Fourth Elm team.

•   Provide mentorship and guidance to other estimators and assistant estimators on the team including review of estimates as needed.  

Qualifications

•   5+ years of estimating and preconstruction experience in general commercial construction.

•   2-year technical degree or equivalent combination of education/experience required.

•   Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•   Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

•   CAD experience preferred.

About Fourth Elm Construction

Fourth Elm is a full-service commercial construction company managing the construction process from conception to close-out.  Fourth Elm leverages its extensive retail, automotive and mixed-use project experience to serve our clients’ needs through all phases and types of construction.