Estimator

About the role

The Estimator works with a team to estimate potential projects and manage construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibility for Project Engineer(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Construction Intern assigned to contract(s) and/or work orders.
• Create work proposals.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to bid/project as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
• Interact with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
• Administrative point of contact for the owner
• Understand details of project scope of work
• Create and maintain project cost reports.
• Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
• Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent.
• Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
• Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.
• Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or another degree related to the built environment.
• 5-8 years estimating, cost control, project management, and/or engineering experience in construction environment.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Eligibility for Year End Bonus
• LifeLock Subscription