Senior Estimator (Metal Panel)

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Estimating

• Analyze architectural drawings, specifications, and addenda to develop clear, complete, and accurate scopes of work.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for architectural metal panel systems, including ACM/MCM, insulated metal panels (IMP), single-skin panels, perforated metal panels, plate systems, and related assemblies.
• Review bid invitations and assess project suitability, risk profile, and required resources.
• Evaluate project-specific performance requirements (thermal, structural, acoustic, fire, etc.) and select appropriate systems and manufacturers based on technical compliance, constructability, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose alternate panel systems or materials that maintain design intent while improving cost and/or schedule.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor, manufacturer, and subcontractor pricing to ensure scope alignment and competitive bids.
• Maintain awareness of market conditions, material pricing trends, and lead times to inform estimating strategy and procurement planning.

Vendor & System Selection

• Identify, qualify, and evaluate metal panel manufacturers, fabricators, and material suppliers based on historical performance, capabilities, and project requirements.
• Coordinate early with vendors to confirm compatibility of selected panel systems with project design, detailing, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Recommend design modifications or alternate panel systems when necessary to address constructability, performance, or cost challenges.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with project management and operations teams to successfully close awarded projects and ensure a smooth handoff, with clear communication of scope clarifications, assumptions, exclusions, and vendor pricing.
• Coordinate with general contractors, owners, and design teams throughout the bidding process to clarify scope, respond to questions, and maintain alignment.
• Represent the company at pre-bid meetings, site walks, and bid interviews as required.

Process Management & Documentation

• Maintain organized estimate files, bid logs, and historical cost data to support future estimating efforts.
• Ensure all estimates and proposals are complete, accurate, and submitted on time in accordance with client requirements.
• Track scope changes through addenda and communicate revisions promptly to relevant team members.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of internal estimating tools, checklists, and cost-tracking templates.

Leadership, Workload Management & Mentorship

• Manage workload across multiple concurrent bids, balancing fast-track pursuits with large, complex panel projects while meeting critical deadlines.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to plan estimating resources and avoid bottlenecks during peak bid periods.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimators and interns, reviewing takeoffs, scopes, and proposals to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Support project management teams post-award with estimate clarifications, procurement insight, and budget validation to ensure a seamless transition from preconstruction to execution.
• Help establish best practices within the estimating department and support continuous improvement initiatives.