Estimator 1

About the role

Assists with project budgeting, subcontractor bidding, scope development, and document analysis throughout the preconstruction process. Supports the estimating team by coordinating bid activities, reviewing project documents and subcontractor proposals, tracking cost trends, and helping ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents.
• Assist the senior estimator and preconstruction manager with architects, engineers, and owners in the development of plans and specifications that are within the proposed budget limitations.
• Assist with the subcontractor bidding and scoping of projects to help develop construction budgets.
• Analyze and document plan overlays to determine changes and revisions to the contract documents (plans and specifications) that may impact the budget and/or constructability of the project.
• Formulate and coordinate project bid campaigns via BidNet (Harkins’ in-house FTP site):
  • Select specific subcontractors whose services fit the project criteria in all 16 divisions.
  • Develop, coordinate, and issue all project correspondence to the project principals (Preconstruction Manager, Senior Estimator, Architect, and Subcontractors).
  • Collect, analyze, and submit all project RFIs to the Architect, and issue all RFI responses back to the subcontractors.
• Thoroughly review all project documents to establish specific scopes of work for all trades in all 16 divisions.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals throughout all trades within the 16 divisions and determine if the proposals meet the specific project scope of work and all applicable project requirements.
• Develop a relationship with subcontractors through conceptual budgeting and project bid-out.
• Develop, record, and recall trend cost information for budgeting.
• Maintain current knowledge and use of all local and state building codes and public funding source design standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the construction industry.
• Ensure that minority subcontractor participation goals are met as per project requirements and Company goals.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Attend required corporate meetings, training programs, and Harkins University seminars/webinars.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Coursework towards a bachelor’s degree or applicable to estimating.
• Minimum of one-year experience in estimating.
• Experienced with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Insite, and On Screen Takeoff (or similar estimating software) a plus.
• Knowledgeable with CSI format and ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• General knowledge of construction industry, scheduling, contract law, and contract negotiations.
• Familiar with regional marketplace, pricing, and subcontractor community.
• Field experience a plus.

Skills

• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and cope with many issues.
• Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and function professionally with all parties.