Estimator II

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to join our team in one of our regional offices in Portland, OR. As a member of the Estimating Department, you will play a key role in shaping city skylines by calculating project costs, preparing detailed bids, and managing budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Calculate the total cost of a project by analyzing blueprints, specs, and scope, then quantifying materials, labor, and time.
• Evaluate the project and determine the scope of the bid with the Senior Estimators.
• Review all architectural drawings, specifications, and addenda for the project.
• Evaluate the project construction schedule for visual mock-ups, performance testing, material delivery, and field installation and advise the Manager.
• Prepare a complete quantity survey for all materials to be included in the scope of the bid.
• Prepare material summaries and sketches as required for the solicitation of quotations as required for the preparation of the cost estimate.
• Estimate all field and shop labor hours required for the scope of the work in conjunction with the General Superintendent, Senior Director of Preconstruction, Estimating, and Sales/Business Development.
• Obtain labor rates, tax rates, transportation expenses, duty rates, and any other cost information as required for the preparation of the cost estimate.
• Solicit for subcontractor quotations as necessary to complete the scope of work.
• Update subcontractors with plans, specifications, and addenda.
• Review vendor quotations for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with the specifications.
• Handle questions and clarifications from vendors.
• Prepare a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project.
• Meet required deadlines for proposals.
• Prepare sales prices, formal proposals, unit prices, and other breakdowns as required by the bid forms.
• Prepare a complete list of inclusions, clarifications, and exclusions to be submitted with the bid.
• Utilize computerized estimating spreadsheets and proposal forms in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and Word.
• Assist in the preparation of the Bid Package for submittal to the customer.
• Produce detailed unit takeoffs from architectural drawings.
• Prepare and send material RFPs to vendors for quotations at direction of Senior Estimators.
• Aid in the preparation of detailed project estimates with Senior Estimators.
• Receive and distribute plans and pertinent information for bids in a timely manner.
• Contact vendors/sub-contractors for quotes, qualifications, and other information as required.
• Schedule and take minutes of scope review meetings.
• Aid in the preparation of detailed project estimates with Senior Estimators.
• Perform additional assignments per the Manager’s direction.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ work experience in Sales and Estimating preferably in the Construction field.
• Clear familiarity and experience with a wide range of commercial glazing systems, including but not limited to glass door systems, point support wall systems, high span curtain wall, and unitized curtain wall.
• Field experience for an understanding of curtainwall construction practice is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Well organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office.