Pre-Construction Estimator

Job Responsibilities

• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions on every bid
• Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
• Develop RFI’s and clarifications and ensure adequate staff and subcontractor coverage
• Perform site walks to determine the necessary steps to complete projects
• Perform a comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scope review checklist outlining project-specific needs
• Determine manpower needs and associated costs required to complete projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Strong background in doors, frames, and hardware (DFH) to troubleshoot and resolve estimating issues that may arise throughout the bid process
• Maintain strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines, quality, and safety standards required for each project
• Bid Administration:
• Collaborate with the internal business development team to accurately bid estimations on future projects
• Solicits and maintains communication with suppliers, vendors, and clients
• Prepares bid packages
• Ensures that we have the proper allowances for adequate staff coverage
• Contact supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
• Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors/suppliers
• Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions
• Follow up & closing:
• Consistently logs and tracks all bid submissions to include weekly follow-ups with clients
• Knows architects, construction managers, property managers, brokers and can close business
• Report directly to upper management for project updates and market tracking
• Project turnover:
• Properly turns over bid documents and sub-buyout information to Project Management promptly
• The goal is for 100% of awarded projects turned over within 24 hours of notification
• Review drawings with the Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
• Review job costs with the Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded
• Complete project kick-off forms to ensure compliance
• Attend regular meetings with Executive Management, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, and accounting personnel to ensure successful completion of the project and have lessons learned

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance with Vision & Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Three (3) weeks Paid Time Off
• Six (6) Observed Holidays
• Company Events