Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate quantity takeoffs for all scopes of work associated with assigned projects.
• Develop pricing models that incorporate labor, materials, equipment, and appropriate means and methods.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating vendor pricing, labor productivity, equipment needs, and transportation costs to produce complete cost estimates with appropriate profit margins.
• Prepare and manage bid proposals for all projects estimated.
• Lead bid and scope review meetings with clients as needed.
• Affiliate with the Estimating Director in developing new client relationships and supporting business development efforts.

Collaboration & Handoff

• Attend final buyout meetings for awarded projects.
• Lead job handoff meetings from the Estimating team to the Project Management team.
• Affiliate with Project Managers with pricing change orders on existing contracts when needed.

Relationship Building

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors.
• Support recruitment efforts for new estimators and interns.
• Affiliate with onboarding and training of new team members.

Operational Support

• Incorporate safety considerations into estimating means and methods.
• Provide support to operations staff by reviewing production rates, tracking quantities, and using that information to improve current and future estimates.