Duties and Responsibilities:Meet with the Project Manager, salesman, or client to understand the document project objectives and requirements for each projectAssess contract documents, Request for information, specifications, and proposals data accuratelyReview construction design drawings or blueprints, conduct field visits and gather all material and data necessary to determine scope of work to organize a construction cost estimateEnsure project design documents are completed, meet project objectives and requirements, make sure they are delivered on time and are created with the design budgetTurn budgets and estimates into executable material books and purchase ordersAssist in preparing and organizing material takeoffs for transition to the Project Management TeamOptimize job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for material/servicesDevelopment budgets and estimated costs as needed throughout the design processMaintain files of working documents as back-up for estimating database, including current information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc. With more than 40 years of experience in quality construction and custom- built equipment, CCS carries the reputation as the highest quality builder of turn-key swine, dairy, beef, poultry, and other ag-related facilities in the U.S.Summary:The Estimator will handle all aspects of the estimating process (preparation, implementation, and presentation of written proposals) for assigned construction projects involving scope of work.