Construction Estimator

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for variety of contract types including lump sum, CM, design build, EPC
• Interact and effectively communicate with clients and team members
• Perform and/or lead others to complete typical estimating facets such as:
• Detailed quantity take-offs and organizing the quantities with unit pricing in production of an estimate
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers to clarify pricing information
• Prepare estimate formats in such areas as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis
• Write detailed scopes of work for construction contracts to be implemented by Project Delivery
• Work with Project Delivery in the Procurement of trade work
• Prepare outline schedules for proposed projects
• Assist staff members with various special projects related to overall preconstruction and estimating efforts
• Mentor and assist in the development of less experienced personnel
• Develop estimates utilizing Excel and WinEst

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years’ experience in construction estimating with a Construction Management or General Contracting firm
• Market experience preferred in, but not all required, automotive, power & energy, light and heavy industrial
• Experience in developing competitive design build and hard bid
• Experience in effectively leading preconstruction teams to win work
• Experience in developing and implementing value engineering solutions to drive down project costs for the Owner while maintaining a high level of construction quality
• Working knowledge of trades: scope, time frames, field execution and potential risks/exposures
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge about estimating processes and delivery methods