Senior Estimator

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior E stimator to join our team! In this role you will be responsible to develop, manage and executes all estimating activities for one or more of the large, most complex and demanding projects.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Acts as the team leader for all estimating task and staff assigned to a contract(s). Ensures that all estimate team members are tasked correctly according to their skill specialty and strongest area of expertise, that all team members apply company estimating practices, techniques, processes and procedures, and apply company policies and assigned project/program practices and procedures.

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project for the resolution of di f ficult and complex project cost control problems.

• Interfaces with clients, attends regular meetings, and provides statistical reports.

• Leads all project/program estimate scope requirements and is completely responsible for all project/program estimated probable costs for contracted services. Utilizes knowledge in resources skill sets and durations required to prepare and deliver tasked assignments, and responsible to deliver all estimating products in a timely manner.

• Assesses the impact(s) of design/construction changes and schedule slippages.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of an established system to show the hierarchy of plans and schedules; keeps project and company management fully informed.

• Coordinates sta f fing requirements, assigns and supervises project work activities, and trains personnel.

• Completes performance reviews and provides personnel development for the assigned employees.

• Recommends and oversees the customization of project control systems to meet specific project requirements.

• Evaluates the profitability and viability of a product or service. Uses computer software to prepare and review estimates and supporting documentation.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  

What Required Skills Youll Bring:

• BS degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with 10 years experience performing, monitoring, reviewing and presenting project cost engineering functions which include cost estimating, cost control, cost analysis and proposal activities with demonstrated skill in establishing criteria, planning and supervising project cost engineering activities.

What Desired Skills Youll Bring:

• Ability to manage an estimating team that would be required to perform difficult and complex estimating task deliverables typical to the engineering and construction industry projects and programs is required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a thorough knowledge of company and project procedures and practices, and a familiarity with typical project controls software such as Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System) is required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: