Estimator

Mission Statement: Unlocking potential while protecting your most critical assets. Core Values: Care Trust Help (C.T.H.) Summary Of Position The Estimator organizes estimating activities of the specific projects as they relate to estimating and preconstruction activities. Estimators are responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients. Estimators are ultimately responsible for compiling the complete estimate for specific projects assigned under the supervision of the COO. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Establishing Bid Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentsPrioritize and organize deadlines for bidsDetermine and develop project general conditionsDetermine vendors and subcontractors for a projectSet up and attend pre-bid walk-throughsIdentify all bid itemsDevelop an invitation to bidComplete bid form Project Set-Up Determine the appropriate bid divisionsObtain and distribute project bid documents Contact and communicate with vendors and subcontractorsPrepare quantity take-offPrepare preconstruction schedule Project Bidding Review plans and specifications and request any additional informationFollow up with subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers to ensure bid coverageReview and qualify submitted proposals Prepare detailed summaries of workAssemble the proposal documentsReview the complete bid breakdown and proposal with the Chief Estimator Project Award and Hand-Off Update and finalize Bid BookPerform Contract ReviewPrepare summaries of workPerform Estimator to Project Manager Handoff meetingHelp the project manager throughout the project durationAssist with projects and assignments as requested by management Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferredThorough knowledge of the construction industry with familiarity of building codes, laws, and regulationsUnderstanding financial practices and accounting policiesUnderstanding computer-related programsThree (3) years+ of estimating both competitive bid projects as well as conceptual budgeting for projects within the construction industryAbility to have strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and direct others Technical Skills Computer knowledge and proficiency in using estimating softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteAdvanced Excel