Lead Estimator - Project Controls

Description

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF’s engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company’s growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex-time scheduling, Generous time-off programs, and Vacation time carry-over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

Our dynamic and successful Project Controls Group is seeking a full-time Lead Estimator to join their team. This position would be based in our Minneapolis, MN office. As a Lead Estimator, you will have the opportunity to work on transportation projects including Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, and complex roadway/bridge projects in the region. A candidate located in the Minneapolis metro area is preferred, but a hybrid or even fully remote position will be considered to find the best candidate. Growth opportunities include leading estimating efforts, training/developing younger staff, and implementing new strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare estimates at all project levels including conceptual, 30/60/90 percent design and during construction
• Lead estimate development for use in all areas of business lines
• Utilize major software tools such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, On-Screen Takeoff, AGTEK, Trimble Business Center. Understanding and fluency in those software tools preferred
• Manage specific discipline tasks and serve as a point of contact for internal clients on multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist in managing medium to large/more complex projects.
• Lead small single-discipline focused projects and serve as a point of contact for external clients. 
• Serves as trusted technical resource and demonstrates sound judgement.
• Develop project estimates in accordance with company standards
• Demonstrate leadership amongst their peers at a group level.
• Lead staff development and mentoring as well as supervision of other team members.
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Related 2- or 4-year degree, OR 5+ years’ relevant experience without degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience as a supervisor
• Ability to obtain Estimating certification, AACE International preferred, other cost certifications may be considered.
• Contractor project experience preferred.
• Prior Department of Transportation experience in cost and schedule functions preferred.
• Knowledge in some phases of design development, construction, environmental and planning efforts.
• Strong ability to understand cost/schedule/risk relationships.
• Ability to promote and perform in a team environment.
• Ability to support conceptual cost efforts for transportation projects.
• Ability to build cost estimates from the beginning stage.
• Ability to write Basis of Estimate to AACE International standards.
• Great transparency in work products.
• Strong communication skills and ability to successfully interact with clients.

Salary: $108,000 - $130,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

SRF Consulting Group values diverse talent and global experience. All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for new employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization Status, Pregnancy, Arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity, or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.