Estimator

Overview

Full‑time position. The Estimator will be part of Blue Heron's boundary‑pushing Elite division, responsible for generating the project budget and controlling cost through design changes and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for construction projects and/or services by analyzing blueprints and other contract documents.
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Provide ongoing estimating support to the Design Team during Design Development.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Analyze and compare subcontractor bids and make recommendations for contract awards using bid‑leveling spreadsheets.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Finalize ‘Scope of Work’ descriptions to support the contracting of trades to ensure cohesiveness of buyout.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
• Follow cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Maintain bidding process, and conduct negotiations.
• Contribute to and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
• Prioritize time to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• A college degree in a construction‑related field is ideal; an equivalent number of years of experience may satisfy the education requirement.
• 3–5 years of commercial and/or high‑end estimating experience.
• Good communication and strong teamwork skills.