Pre-Construction / Estimator

Duties

• Promotes job site safety and encourages safe work practices.
• Estimating
• Review and update project estimate pricing.
• Complete timely and thorough buy-out procedures with an emphasis on completing all buy-outs under budget with the owner or owner’s representative who has the authority to sign off on the completion of the project.
• Prepare a list of Subcontractors and/or Suppliers for a quotation.
• Prepare quantity take-off sheets.
• Prepare a detailed scope of work for each trade and review with the Superintendent to ensure that all scope items are detailed and included in the proposal.
• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Manage and assist with the expansion of the Subcontractor/Trade, Partner/Vendor database for solicitations.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals promptly for Lump Sum, Design-Build, and Construction/Project Management formatted projects.
• Provides clear detailed quantity take-offs.
• Organize subcontractor quotations and negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents.
• Manage and track Budgeting and Scheduling for projects.
• Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.
• Ensure site personnel are provided with proper documentation related to the project.
• Works with and deals with concerns of any field personnel.
• Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing.
• Formulate cost breakdown for project progress, based on estimates.
• Meet with potential clients to discuss options for proposed services.
• Select metrics to produce valid estimates.
• Visit sites to gather essential information.
• Review documents or consult experts to collect all necessary data.
• Schedule
• Prepare or help to prepare a preliminary schedule for jobs being estimated.
• Cordination / Communication
• Periodic inspection of construction sites.
• Acquires thorough knowledge of plans, specifications, and project conditions.
• Communicates effectively with the subcontractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Proactively engage with clients, subcontractors, and trade partners to develop and work through budgeting, potential value engineering options, and cost exercises.
• Coodinates with construction personnel regarding construction practices, techniques, strategies, and procedures.
• Engages with local networking organizations (as necessary) and further develops relationships with current or potential subcontractors and trade partners.
• Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and written).
• Misc
• Actively participate in all company-wide training and development initiatives, and also work with and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Architects, and Superintendents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in construction estimating, preferably in a design-build or construction management firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and best practices.
• Ability to travel as needed.