Estimator

About the role

TMG’s Estimator I is a position whose responsibilities encompass the development of cost estimates for civil and building projects typically valued in the $1m to $20m range. TMG’s Estimator I reports to the Senior Estimator, and his or her efforts are to work with TMG’s various project teams to provide dedicated estimating subject matter expertise to develop cost estimates for the larger design-bid-build and design-build projects that TMG pursues.

Scope of Estimator Position: Assist in all aspects of developing cost estimates and other pre-construction related services for civil and building projects with an approximate volume of $1‑$20 million that results in an annual capture of $10 to $20 million of new contracts at a selling price that covers all direct job costs, TMG overhead, and a responsible profit to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed cost estimates that are organized by CSI and arranged to follow the pricing format required by the project
• Assist in the scoping of the projects to create the estimate summary and outsourcing strategy
• Develop Statements of Work / Scope Summary Sheets for all bid packages required for each project through direct and indirect effort, including involving TMG operations personnel to make sure the scopes are complete
• Facilitate outreach to subcontractor and supply community directly and indirectly by delegating outsourcing responsibility to others to obtain no less than three proposals for each bid package
• Visit project work sites, participate in pre-proposal meetings, clarify scope of work, and prepare RFI’s
• Assist in the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings
• Work closely with TMG project operations personnel and other stakeholders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project
• Develop and manage the pre-proposal RFI process and list of clarifications and exceptions to TMG’s offer
• Work with TMG’s Contract Administrator to prequalify subcontractors to manage risk
• Participate in subcontractor outreach activities to understand and nurture TMG’s relationship with our supply chain
• Understand and seek out specialty