Construction Estimator

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity concrete takeoffs
• Review design drawings, specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, and conduct site visits to determine scope
• Lead and prepare accurate proposals
• Prepare conceptual estimates
• Obtain pricing from vendors and subcontractors and maintain accurate database
• Assemble bid packages and submit pricing
• Create visual presentations
• Cookordination with design team on drawing revisions
• Review construction documents for value engineering
• Review construction schedules
• Work with field operations team throughout construction
• Produce accurate quantity takeoffs and estimates for potential change orders
• Demonstrate knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices
• Develop scope of work for subcontractors
• Oversee subcontractor selection process
• Aid project managers in negotiation of contracts, buyouts, change orders, etc
• Maintain and develop historical data for unit pricing
• Prepare and price the value engineering items
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, and subcontractors

Qualifications

Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software