Estimator

Responsibilities

• Unit Cost Pricing: Clearly understand the complexity of the scope of work as shown on the construction documents
• Prepare detailed take offs of materials
• Prepare detailed labor estimates utilizing man-hours, crews and equipment
• Organize the material and labor information for pricing
• Solicit material prices from suppliers
• Obtain current labor rates
• Prepare unit prices by "Building the Project in your Head."
• Verify and compare your unit prices or the price of a system with a subcontractor and previous similar estimates
• Understand the influence of market conditions on pricing
• Subcontractor Solicitation & Selection: Prepare subcontractor list from S4 program, or manually
• Prepare Bid Invitations
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages including transmittals, drawings and specifications
• Follow up with subs regarding bidding and update the subcontractor list
• Prepare scope sheets for subcontractors, and review scope of work
• Subcontractor Relationships & Feedback: Keep Subcontractors up to date with project information and addenda during the bidding process
• Answer subcontractor questions
• Prepare RFI's to the design team
• Weepconstruction Abilities: Assist the Senior Estimator with quantity take offs and subcontractor solicitation
• Prepare document lists and correspondence during pre-construction
• Conceptual Estimating: Assist the Senior Estimator by preparing take off quantities of areas and counts of items
• Hard Bid and Design Build Estimating: Procure drawings and specifications from architect or owner
• Date stamp all drawings and spec books
• Confirm SCCI is listed in all publications
• Confirm with architect/owner that all construction documents have been received and send documents to printer
• Create bid binder or bid box. Take off of items to be priced by SCCI.
• Weepconstruction Abilities: Assist the Senior Estimator with Exhibit B and scope sheet preparation
• Bid Day Activities: Develop a "Plug" number for your trade using the most up to date information available the night before the bid
• Complete the scope of work/pricing spread sheets ASAP
• Follow up with subcontractors for any missing information
• Review all pricing and subcontractor information with the Senior and Chief Estimator
• Post Bid Activities: Attend any review meetings with the Senior or Lead Estimator
• If called to the table or awarded the bid, review the estimate and discuss strategy with the team for any holes, value management, or potential profit pockets
• Attend weekly staff meetings and report on status of assignments
• Attend Training classes as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in Estimating, or equivalent Quantity Surveys, Take off skills
• Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs
• Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow
• Understanding of Construction Documents
• Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section
• Ability to read & interpret blue prints in order to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design
• Ability to coordinate construction document plans, details and specifications

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles
• Access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care
• Generous paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Tax deferred savings accounts
• 10 backup daycare days each year
• Short- and long-term disability
• Commuter benefits and more