Estimator

About the role

This position will be primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and estimating projects as directed by the Senior Estimator in charge of the project. The role integrates DEW’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values into daily decision-making and company culture, with a focus on optimism, initiative, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Investigate site conditions before bidding, identifying waste areas, borrow areas, and dumpsites.
• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
• Use historical unit price and productivity data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.
• Determine and understand critical path schedule and sequence of work; investigate value engineering options.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; price individual work items.
• Review terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serve as liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current supplier pricing information.
• Review all pricing with the Senior Estimator and Director of Estimating; provide technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids.
• Set up budgets; participate in presentations to clients when required.
• Visit project sites to observe construction methods; ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back up estimate figures.
• Maintain skills for software tools and technology utilized in estimating.
• Participate in project hand-off meetings; attend meetings with suppliers and subs as needed.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Expected Outcomes

• Assigned estimates are completed on time, professionally, and competitively.
• Estimates are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods.
• Completed projects utilizing assigned estimates are profitable.
• Positive company image is maintained with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Good working relationships with subcontractors are maintained, adhering to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• 1–4 years of estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience, with at least 4 years of estimating experience in similar construction.
• Basic CPM scheduling skills.
• Experience with estimating software such as Timberline and On-Screen Take-off.
• Extensive knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, cost control systems, and accounts.
• Advanced math and computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.