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Summary
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
As a Senior EstimatorinNashville, TN, at Garney Construction,you will ensure that the estimate includes the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for the construction projects. You will also manage and plan projects through the design phase, including the tracking of documents and building a project plan. The Senior Estimator will work with their team to ensure efficient and continuous improvements in the estimating process.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Track the labor, material, subcontracts, and equipment related to projects
- Assist in the creation of schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics, means and methods, and constructability to ensure completeness and limit risk
- Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates, and cost models
- Effectively able to pursue necessary leads and opportunity to meet company goals for yearly gross margin
- Track bidding documents to ensure plan is being developed
- Review process with the team for accuracy "refining the estimate"
- Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer
- Assist as needed with purchasing and subcontracting of new projects
- Ability to cost code jobs in a timely manner and to train on cost coding process
- Able to review front end docs and basic understanding of contracts
- Participation in alternative delivery proposals, interviews, and pursuits (DB, PDB, CMAR)
- Participation in value engineering process, cost analysis, and documentation
- Review specifics, drawings, and other information given
- Assist in deciding which projects to pursue, bidding strategies, etc.
- Provide work assignments to the estimating team and ensure accurate estimating information provided is incorporated into the final estimate
- Act as the lead estimator on multiple projects at once
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 5-8 years ofEstimating experience
- Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
- Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K Retirement plan
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term disability
- Holidays and PTO
- Bonus program
CONTACT US
If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visitcareers.garney.com. If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruiter@garney.com and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.
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Job Description
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
As a Senior EstimatorinNashville, TN, at Garney Construction,you will ensure that the estimate includes the cost, time, materials, labor, and equipment required for the construction projects. You will also manage and plan projects through the design phase, including the tracking of documents and building a project plan. The Senior Estimator will work with their team to ensure efficient and continuous improvements in the estimating process.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Track the labor, material, subcontracts, and equipment related to projects
- Assist in the creation of schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics, means and methods, and constructability to ensure completeness and limit risk
- Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates, and cost models
- Effectively able to pursue necessary leads and opportunity to meet company goals for yearly gross margin
- Track bidding documents to ensure plan is being developed
- Review process with the team for accuracy "refining the estimate"
- Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer
- Assist as needed with purchasing and subcontracting of new projects
- Ability to cost code jobs in a timely manner and to train on cost coding process
- Able to review front end docs and basic understanding of contracts
- Participation in alternative delivery proposals, interviews, and pursuits (DB, PDB, CMAR)
- Participation in value engineering process, cost analysis, and documentation
- Review specifics, drawings, and other information given
- Assist in deciding which projects to pursue, bidding strategies, etc.
- Provide work assignments to the estimating team and ensure accurate estimating information provided is incorporated into the final estimate
- Act as the lead estimator on multiple projects at once
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 5-8 years ofEstimating experience
- Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
- Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro
LET'S TALK THE PERKS!
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K Retirement plan
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term disability
- Holidays and PTO
- Bonus program
CONTACT US
If you are interested in this position, please click APPLY NOW to submit your application. To view additional opportunities with Garney, visitcareers.garney.com. If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruiter@garney.com and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Agency Disclaimer:All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.
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