Senior Estimator - MEP

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Systems, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

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Nature of Work Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for construction projects. Routinely interact with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of bids. Responsible for providing full estimating services for construction projects.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Assist with review of proposal selections / drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Perform quantity take offs per plans and specifications.
• Review and understand plans and specifications for each project assigned.
• Perform code reviews on assigned projects.
• Provide detailed scope of all work included in the proposals
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Carry out estimating project approach. Implement quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Solicit subcontractor and supplier bids and interface with their representatives in order to receive responsive bids.
• Scope and tabulate subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Participate in compiling technical responses and qualifications for RFP’s and RFQ’s.
• Utilize estimating software and conform to established policies and procedures.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment of the cost estimates.
• Assist with prospects/clients contact to obtain bids and confirm pricing.
• Assist in updating estimating software programs.
• Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner.
• Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards.
• Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role.
• Maintains a professional appearance and workspace.
• Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures.
• Promote the company safety culture and safety awareness throughout the company, projects, or office.
• Utilizes relevant company technology to support all assigned responsibilities.
• Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

In addition to the above, this position is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for procedure scope of work for all proposals.
• Manage and lead preconstruction meetings and coordinate with VDC
• Review and audit of value management alternatives
• Coaching/mentoring/training

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Assumes responsibility for day-to-day financial management of assigned scope of responsibility by understanding the budget process, accurately forecasting and limiting month-to-month fluctuations.
• Maintains fiscal records and follows procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Understands business plan and manages financial goals.
• Makes operational decisions in light of broader financial goals and constraints.

Influencing Others

• Inspires a sense of team in the work environment. Utilizes communication and conflict resolution skills to help foster teamwork and collaboration. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude, maintaining composure under pressure.
• Helps communicate and explain goals. Encourages and motivates team performance and productivity in support of the supervisor’s direction and leadership.
• Reviews scheduling and work assignments to assist supervisor with effective resource management.
• Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to obtain information or solve problems in support of the team’s goals.
• Demonstrates positive approaches to adapting to change. Supports corporate and work program and/or department change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Detailed understanding of mechanical systems and codes
• Proficient in estimating and CRM software
• Organizational skills
• Listening skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to prepare presentations and present related to project specifics, overview of estimate, and project risks/opportunities, and to various audiences including clients
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problems

Education

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year college/university or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5+ years of related work experience preferred
• Other technical experience such as military, public service, on the job training programs, etc. may meet this requirement as determined by local management

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA