Estimator

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in the preparation and delivery of team-produced project estimates
• Attend all project related meetings and reviews - internal and external to ensure a complete, thorough, and accurate estimate is prepared and delivered to the client
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, owner contracts and other documentation to prepare estimates or portions of estimates on assigned projects
• Aid in determining a subcontractor/vendor list, solicit subcontractors and suppliers for bids, and assure established coverage goals for each scope of work is met
• Cook up and distribute bid packages in iSqFt and/or Excel
• Prepare instructions to bidders, scopes of work, bid forms and other project specific bid solicitation information as required
• Receive, organize, analyze, and augment subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure complete scope of work is covered, risk is covered/communicated, and a fair comparison can be performed
• Perform and/or manage the quantity take-offs and unit pricing to develop estimates on a trade by trade basis
• Evaluate documents and design to prepare proactive cost savings options and accurate alternates
• Cook up and distribute all documents, including addenda and RFI responses, to subcontractors, vendors and the project team
• Utilize On Screen Takeoff (OST), ISqFt, Microsoft Project, T-Line and other selected future software used in the estimating process
• Aid in the tracking of historical data from vendors for both contact and cost information
• Coordinate and ensure all new subcontractors and vendors information are added to iSqFt, including participation of bid invites
• Maintain the flow of project information and documentation during the bidding and pre-construction process
• Prepare general conditions and general requirements study for review and input from the Project Executive
• Aid in the preparation of the project schedule, list of long lead items, and logistics plans
• Maintain in conjunction with Estimating Coordinator, Project Development Coordinator, Project Managers, Risk Management and Accounting, a working sub-list of qualified subcontractors who adhere to company standards
• Able to communicate via phone and email with clients and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Possess honesty, integrity and family values
• Strong work ethic - Must be able to set and achieve goals
• Dependable - Must consistently follow through on assignments and tasks
• Positive attitude - Creates a good environment for co-workers
• Self-motivated - Is constantly seeking new opportunities to learn, grow and lead to the next milestone
• Team Oriented - Makes the most out of collaboration
• Effective Communicator - Communication is clear and professional
• Flexible - Can adapt to changing situations in a positive manner