Senior Estimator
Bowen - Nashville, TN
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WHAT WE DO:?Bowen is an employee-owned national construction company that works primarily in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial and Energy sectors. Regularly listed as one of ENR's top 50 environmental contractors, Bowen works on projects that improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we use every day. When you turn on the faucet, flush the toilet or flip the light switch - you are using the infrastructure that Bowen builds and maintains every day. Bowen self-performs site work, concrete, underground utility work, structural steel, equipment setting, millwright, mechanical and process piping and boilermaker construction.WHO WE ARE:At Bowen our purpose is growing people, and our team is our greatest asset. We share credit for success and never walk away from a problem when there is a challenge. We have genuine concern for others. We are employee-owned. We work hard every day to build the toughest projects. We are not perfect, and we will always aim to continuously improve. If you are a hardworking, creative person who is seeking to build a career, let us know. We are growing, and we need your help.SUMMARY: Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare labor, equipment, and materials/subcontractor estimates for large and complex work. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex work using knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes. May supervise junior staff members. Ensures that estimates are completed ethically, on time, competitive, and accurate.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimateReviews data to determine and calculate a complete takeoff of scope of workMaintains files (electronic data) of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliersRequests quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Conducts a thorough evaluation of incoming scopes of work and conducts an cost analysis on quotationsEnsure 3 bids are collected for any sub or vendor packagesConsiders and analyzes risk factors. Provides risk feedback to Bid ManagerProvide market based intelligence about competitors to Bid Manager - as collected through bidding processProvides feedback, duration, and logic review of bid schedulesAttends pre-bid meetingsConduct onsite analysis of pre-existing conditions when applicablePerforms post-bid analysis and participates in bid review meetings with owner or owner's representatives, when requiredParticipates in project hand-off meetingsInvestigates value engineering optionsSr. Estimators are to mentor, train and grow estimators for future company growthESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Undergraduate Degree or equivalent technical training and/or experience2-10 years estimating experienceAdvanced math and computer skills3-5 years construction field experience desirableAbility to conceptualize the project schedule from project start through completion, including sequencing/phasing of workKnowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost controlAbility to interpret computerized cost data and systemsBOWEN BENEFITS:Competitive Base SalaryMedical, dental and vision InsurancePTO on Day 1Annual Discretionary Bonuses7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days, 1 Community Day, 1 Floating HolidayPaid Parental LeaveEmployer paid and supplemental life insurance401k with company matchHSA and FSA optionsEmployee Referral ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short and Long-Term DisabilityFamily Planning and Adoption AssistanceEducation Reimbursement
Created: 2025-01-15