At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless! The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life cycle costing, and more. We are currently hiring for a Senior Estimator for our Raleigh, NC office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects where you will be heavily involved in a variety of tasks ranging from estimating, cost controls, risk, and overall client management. Project Assessment: Thoroughly evaluate project specifications, plans, and requirements to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project scope and objectives. Material Takeoffs: Conduct detailed material takeoffs to quantify the required materials and resources for each project component accurately. Cost Estimation: Utilize advanced construction estimating software and industry-standard methodologies to prepare precise cost estimates. This includes labor, materials, equipment, and contractor costs. Cost Analysis: Analyze project costs, including direct and indirect expenses, overhead, and profit margins, to determine a competitive yet profitable bid price. Competitive Analysis: Value Engineering: Collaborate with project teams to explore value engineering options and cost-saving alternatives without compromising project quality. Bid Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive bid strategies, considering factors such as project complexity, market conditions, and client expectations. Engage with clients and project stakeholders to clarify project specifications, answer inquiries, and build positive relationships. Review, interpret and accurately estimate the scope of assigned work as described in the project documents. Develop and nurture sub-contractor, vendor, and client relationships. Lead client accounts. Review and comment on contracts and participate in contract negotiation. Prepare sub-contractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work. Evaluate changes and subcontractor change order estimates and provide expertise in all phases of construction work. Manage contract administration at the project level. Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base. Mentor associate level cost and commercial managers. Prepare project plans. Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. Partner with management team in developing new customers and growing existing customer base. Strong research skills and ability to allocate the relevant data. Exposure to industry events, functions, & creating a network of key AEC professionals in the market. Understand construction technology, economics of construction, construction delivery methodologies, local requirements on tax and insurances as they impact construction costs, ability to understand general conditions and general requirements at a detailed level. Understand construction law in the local market, applicable methods of measurement and approaches to parametric, top down and bottoms up estimates. Possess a working knowledge of the different roles and services Cumming provides and how the cost management team fits in the project. Demonstrate consistent management of overall project assigned beyond tasks completion. Preferred Education and Experience: Education: BS in Construction, Cost Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field. Experience: 7 to 10 years in Cost Management or Quantity Surveying with professional accreditation. Experience working on higher education, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, residential, and/or K-12 projects is required. #LI-PJ1 Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Groups policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws. The salary range for this full-time role is $109,600.00-$146,133.35 per year. Medical Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Short and long-term disability Employee Assistance Program