ESTIMATOR
Facade People · York, WA · 8 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Manage the estimating process for assigned RFP/RFQ.
- Receive RFP/RFQ and review requests for completeness. Communicate with clients to obtain all necessary bid documents, including revisions, alternates, bulletins, and drawings, ensuring they remain current throughout the bidding process.
- Perform estimate itemized takeoff, inclusive of labor breakouts, RF’s submittals, responses, and obtain necessary vendor pricing.
- Assemble all necessary bid submittal documentation, including creation of formal proposal and bid package.
- Track and update status of active bid submissions, follow up on proposals submitted, and perform revisions as requested.
- Communicate with clients throughout the bid process to ensure competitiveness and maintain client relationships.
- Ensure organization and completeness of all bid documents and correspondence throughout the bid process.
Post-Award Estimating Responsibilities
- Cook off Project Kick Off Meeting.
- Coordinate with Project Management Team on all change orders for assigned projects.
- Manage the Change Orders estimating process for assigned awarded projects.
- Assemble all necessary Change Orders, inclusive of estimate, and creation of change order proposal and any required supporting documentation.
- Communicate with clients and PM Team throughout the Change Order approval process.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years recent experience in Interior Architectural Metal & Glass commercial project estimating.
- Experience must include detailed estimate takeoffs, inclusive of labor & material unit price breakouts.
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, structural drawings, shop drawings, and understand installation requirements and architectural intent.
- Must be able to develop relationships with clients and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Self-starter with strong technical, communication, and organizational skills required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Google Drive applications necessary.