Estimator

Estimator

The Commercial Construction Estimator is responsible for managing the day-to-day project needs for hard bids, preconstruction, and budget pricing, while multi-tasking and prioritizing project tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications
• Produce cost estimates for competitive bids, construction budgets, and design build projects
• Prepare and assemble all required documents for bid submission
• Develop trade scopes of work and ensure completeness of estimate/bid
• Review and compare all subcontractor bids for accuracy and best price submissions
• Maintain, foster, and develop subcontractor, design team, and owner relationships
• Lead and attend bid prep meetings to ensure complete scope and trade coverages
• Lead project buy-out process and material sourcing
• Write and compile RFI's to clarify questions relating to bids
• Research and identify potential job opportunities
• Utilize existing historical cost data and unit prices to evaluate estimates
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Negotiate scopes and award contracts
• Attend pre-bid meetings
• Attend networking/construction events and represent company in a courteous and professional manner

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction estimating experience required
• Must have experience estimating projects ranging from $5 Million up to $100 Million or between
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and computer skills
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, a team player, and able to prioritize duties to meet assigned deadlines
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Possess resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work well within a deadline driven environment and be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if needed to complete projects
• Must have a valid driver's license with less than 2 points and be able to travel as needed

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