Construction Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating, daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

·            Work cohesively with Estimating Coordinator to manage and fulfill all requirements for the bid submission.

·            Responsible to understand and complete Projects from Bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and Pre-Bid Meetings, as applicable.

·            Responsible to interpret Bid documents and create spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the Scope of Work completely.  Required to generate and track RFI questions, review, and process agenda.

·            Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage.

·            Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission.  Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work.

·            Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program. Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals.

·            Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary.

·            Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated.

·            Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors.

·            For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. awardees, formalize agreement by issuing Letters of Intent.

·            Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, and buyout status.

·            Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·         3+ years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor

·         School and Public Municipality (Fire Stations, Libraries, Police Stations, Community Centers, etc.) estimating experience is a plus

·         A proven record of successfully bidding and budgeting projects and maintaining healthy, sustained subcontractor relationships.

·         Experience with the subcontractor post-bid buyout and negotiation process, including issuance of Letters of Intent

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word.

·         Bluebeam Revu experience is preferred

Compensation details: 70000-100000 Yearly Salary

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