Senior Estimator - Heavy Civil (Kansas City)

**Description** **A Brief Overview** The Senior Estimator (Heavy Civil) will be responsible for leading all levels of estimates and proposals relating to heavy-civil that are required to support engineering contracts and Design-Build Construction and EPC projects. This position will prepare and present proposals for a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. 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. **What you will do** + Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts. + Assemble labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs determined necessary to present complete and accurate estimates. + Review and approve project summary schedules for validity. + Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables. + Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced. + Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project. + Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance. + Review requirements related to small and disadvantaged business participation. + Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations. + Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews. + Responsible for reviewing and approving 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 team for completion of pre-construction services. + Responsible for cost history, database management and estimating process. + Assist with pricing of general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team. + Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation. + Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort. + Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements. + Prepare and lead presentation on 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's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required. + Applicable industry 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. + Experience with Microsoft Office, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, Bluebeam and/or Planswift preferred but not mandatory. + OSHA 10-hour certification preferred. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Estimating **Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Req ID:** 261282 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MF #CDB