Estimator

About the role

Estimators calculate the cost and resources needed for a construction or manufacturing project. This task includes evaluating the materials, labor and equipment required for a project and developing a detailed budget and schedule. Work with other professionals, including consultants, contractors, accountants and operations personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and proposals
• Analyze requirement documents, blueprints and project plans
• Review project drawings, specifications, and scope documents and bid packages to develop detailed, accurate material and labor cost estimates
• Provide detailed proposals to support sales and bid process
• Prepare formal quotes and proposals in response to bid requests from contractors, subcontractors, and architects
• Identify new bids, contracts, and other sales growth opportunities
• Perform product costing work with contractors
• Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors
• Manage bids from vendors and contractors
• Present prepared estimates to project managers

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Experience preparing quotes and RFP/proposals within a construction environment
• Key duties such as communicating with contractors or vendors, using estimating software and presenting suggestions to project leaders regarding upcoming projects