Project Estimator

Key Role Responsibilities

• Analyze project proposals to evaluate and prepare requests for estimates
• Prepare weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates
• Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
• Attend bid meetings and develop and execute bid strategy
• Gather construction documents and review historical cost data to understand scope of work to bid
• Execute quantity surveys of construction documents
• Prepare estimates in corporate software
• Obtain pricing for materials
• Obtain bids from subcontractors
• Prepare cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attend departmental meetings as required
• Build relationships with all partners (trade partners, owners, design teams, etc)
• Lead meetings as necessary for design-assist processes
• Track and effectively communicate price fluctuations throughout design-assist processes

Requirements

• At least three years of estimating experience in Commercial Building Construction
• Working knowledge of construction estimating concepts
• Skilled in reading and interpreting plans and specifications

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Highly Organized
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once & meet hard deadlines