Estimator II - Light Industrial

Nature of Work

Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested.
• Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
• Aids in review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments.
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting.
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners.
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program.
• Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information.
• Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism.
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Utilizes and assists in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions.
• Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities.
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Ability to analyze and collect cost data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software.

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years or more of related work experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities.
• Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak.
• Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.

Benefits

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA