PA Construction Estimator

WHO WE ARE

We’re an entrepreneurial, fast-growing team of Project Managers, Estimators, Superintendents, Safety and Administrative Support personnel. As leaders in quality construction management, we’re committed to providing impeccable service to our clients, a safe work environment for our team, and an opportunity for our employees to grow and enjoy the benefits of work/life balance. Here at ALLY, we cultivate a collaborative environment that values tenacity, attention to detail, and comradery.

Since outstanding customer service is our best product, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our entire customer base.

As an Estimator reporting to a Sr. Estimator, your primary role is to provide analysis and pricing of construction projects by conducting construction estimating, budgeting and bidding for assigned projects ranging in value from $100K to $30M. You will interact with architects, clients, subcontractors, business development and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, schedules and other information.

You will develop competitive bids as well as conceptual budgets in response to specific proposal requests. You will also solicit and maintain relationships with qualified subcontractors and material suppliers in order to receive responsive and competitive proposals and pricing. You will be expected to maintain a strong understanding of current and ongoing market conditions and be aware of any significant changes in the market, including pricing changes, lead time impacts, changes to the supplier base, etc.

• Provide thorough review of construction plans, architectural and engineered drawing sets.
• Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting for such items in overall estimate package that represents the full scope of the project.
• Timely preparation of conceptual estimates, competitive bids, budgets, and pricing analysis, as required on proposed projects.
• Share information about reliable sub-contractors and suppliers to assist Project Managers and other team members in the timely preparation of GMP and Lump Sum pricing.
• Prepare competitive Lump Sum and Time and Material bids on construction projects, including timely review of associated bid forms, pricing, and general conditions by appropriate senior management.
• Assist Project Managers with subcontractor/vendor bidding on projects.
• Develop conceptual project schedules based on subcontract input and historical data.
• Maintain a construction cost database, including historical cost data and unit pricing.
• Maintain the subcontractor/vendor qualified bidders database for use by estimating and Project Managers along with other team members.
• Identify and remain current with an up-to-date understanding of the latest construction materials, pricing, trends, systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc..
• Follow approved estimating practices consistent with corporate guidelines and ensure such practices result in the most complete estimates possible while meeting financial objectives.
• Ensure quality and timely work output by prioritizing tasks and meeting assigned deadlines.
• Provide feedback to senior leadership on gaining competitive advantages over the competition.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities through current and past clients.
• Attend client meetings to discuss estimates, answering any questions and resolving any issues regarding pricing and estimates throughout duration of project.
• Provide change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaboration with teams.
• Prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting…