The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Completes Quantity Survey/Take-Off
Contacts Vendors and partners to quote projects
Complete detailed cost estimates
Prepare project once awarded to turn over to operations
Prepares Pricing, Bids and Proposals: Completes estimate. Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements. Creates baseline job duration. Determines what special equipment might be job specific. Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate. Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter.

Scope and buyout major Vendors and subcontractors

Executes Transaction: Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager. Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager. Prepares rough schedule for job duration including man-hour requirements. Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees. Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s. Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support. Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision. Reviews potential operations alternatives.

Supplies Cost Estimates on Changes During Construction:

Participates in Training/Certification

Job Requirements

Attention to detail and ability to problem solve along with a drive to learn
Some knowledge and experience in construction
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Estimating software (such as custom spread sheets)
Scheduling capabilities a plus

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