Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Department:Estimating/Preconstruction

Reports To:Estimating Manager/Senior Management

Employment Type:Full-Time

Position Summary

The Estimatorplaysacriticalroleinthecompany'sabilitytosecurenewbusinessandmaintainprofitablegrowth.

Thispositionisresponsibleforpreparingaccurate,competitive,andcomprehensivecostestimatesandbidproposalsforconstructionprojects.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillhaveastrongunderstandingofconstructioncosts,labor,materials,equipment,subcontractor pricing,andprojectrequirements.

Thisindividualmustbedetail-oriented,analytical,andproactiveinidentifyingpotentialrisks,discrepancies,andopportunitiesthroughouttheestimatingprocess.

The Estimatorisexpectedtoensurethateverybidreflectsathoroughunderstandingoftheprojectscope,providescompetitivepricing,andrepresentsthecompanyprofessionallyandaccurately.

Thegoalistoconsistentlyputthecompany'sbestfootforwardwhenpursuingnewbusiness.

• Reviewbidinvitations,drawings,specifications,scopesofwork,andcontractdocumentstodevelopaclearunderstandingofprojectrequirements.
• Prepareaccurateandcompetitivecostestimatesforlabor,materials,equipment,subcontractors,andotherproject-related expenses.
• Performquantitytakeoffsandevaluateprojectrequirementstoensureallcostsareproperlyidentifiedandaccountedfor.
• Solicit,review,andcomparevendorandsubcontractorquotestoensurecompetitiveandcompletepricing.
• Identifyscopegaps,discrepancies,exclusions,potential risks,andotheritemsthatcouldimpactprojectcostsorprofitability.
• Workcloselywithoperations,project management,procurement,andleadershiptovalidateestimates,assumptions,andprojectexecutionrequirements.
• Ensurebidproposalsarecomplete,accurate,professionally presented,andsubmittedwithinestablisheddeadlines.
• Maintainorganizedanddetailedestimatingdocumentation,includingpricingworksheets,bid comparisons,assumptions,andsupportingmaterials.
• Evaluatehistoricalprojectcostsandestimatingdatatoimprovepricingaccuracyandcompetitiveness.
• Assistwithbidstrategyandproviderecommendationsregardingpricing,project opportunities,andpotentialrisks.
• Participateinpre-bid meetings,site visits,andpost-bidreviewsasneeded.
• Maintaincurrentknowledgeofconstructionpricing,labor rates,material costs,andindustrytrends.

7+yearsofestimatingexperienceintheconstructionindustry;industrialorcommercialconstructionexperiencepreferred.

• Strongunderstandingofconstructionmethods,materials,labor requirements,andprojectcosts.
• Abilitytoreadandinterpretconstructiondrawings,specifications,andcontractdocuments.
• Experiencewithquantitytakeoffs,cost analysis,andbidpreparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excelandconstructionestimatingsoftware .
• Strong analytical,mathematical,and problem-solving skills.
• Excellentorganizationalskillsandexceptionalattentiontodetail.
• Abilitytomanagemultiplebidsandcompetingdeadlines.
• Strongcommunicationandcollaborationskills.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Abilitytoworkeffectivelyacrossdepartments,partnering with
  
  Operations,Project Management,andother
  
  Marquisemployeestodevelopaccurate,competitive,andcomprehensivebids.
• Attention to Detail:Demonstratesahighlevelofaccuracyandthoroughness,ensuringestimatesarecompleteandfreefromerrors,omissions,andoverlookedprojectrequirements.
• Process Improvement Mindset :Consistentlylooksforopportunitiestoimproveestimatingprocesses,workflows,tools,andprocedurestoincreaseefficiency,accuracy,and consistency.
• Team Player:Maintainsacollaborative,team-oriented approach,willinglysharinginformation,supporting colleagues,andcontributingtotheoverallsuccessoftheorganization.
• Competitive Mindset:Understandstheimportanceofdevelopingcompetitivepricingwhileprotectingprojectmarginsandminimizingfinancialrisk.
• Accountability and Ownership:Takesresponsibilityforthequality,accuracy,andtimelycompletionofassignedestimatesandbidsubmissions.
• Analytical Thinking:Demonstratessoundjudgmentandproblem-solvingskillswhenevaluatingcosts,identifying discrepancies,andassessingpotentialprojectrisks.
• Organization and Time Management :Effectivelymanagesmultipleprioritiesanddeadlineswhilemaintainingthequalityandaccuracyofwork.