Drywall Estimator

Job Description

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Simultaneously Leads one or more estimate/budget/pursuit and in addition has capacity be support others on estimating pursuits
• Is a mentor to one or more estimating staff
• Can quickly and accurately diagnose error, scope, exclusions in subcontractor estimates
• Reviews, prepares, and reviews others’ quantity take-offs
• Trains and develops Intern and Interim Project Engineers
• Spearheads and maintains historical costs

Daily Responsibilities

• Prepares customized subcontracting bidders list(s) to the correct type of job
• Maintains great relationship with trade partners
• Affords estimating support to jobsite staff
• Prepares accurate quantity takeoffs and material pricing
• Prepares conceptual estimates
• Prepares subcontractors bid list
• Leads and/or participates in bid day compilation
• Reviews plans and specifications
• Generates high level VE/VM log with accuracy
• Follows bid schedule and can realign deliverable dates with minimal impact, through the use and management of the Estimate Checklist
• Builds consensus on applied fee strategy
• Drafts the first pass at General Conditions and General Requirements
• Sets up and reviews General Conditions and General Requirements with the Operations team
• Generates scope sheets for all CSI divisions
• Sets up and conducts GO / NO GO for Swinerton self-perform trades
• Supports and trains estimating staff (as applicable)
• Supports post-bid buyouts (as applicable)

Minimum Skills And Experience

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years estimating or related experience
• Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and BIM Models
• Ability to make accurate judgements and calculate associated risks
• Working knowledge of current construction costs and principles

Compensation

Compensation Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annual Salary