Construction Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Distribute, obtain, and utilize Site Condition Reports for budget purposes.

Generate proof reports for starts.

Generate finalized budgets and start packages for new starts

Prepare and distribute start packages for the field and office on a weekly basis

Maintain option cost for options per-Change Orders Generate Cost per-Square Foot reports/downloads and review them for accuracy weekly

Process Change of Vendor requests/approvals within Purchasing Guidelines Set up and maintain P Cost Center data in JD Edwards Generate and review purchasing data for month-end reports (Cost/Square Foot, COP, etc.)Distribute the Cost per-Square Foot Comparison to Division Management monthly

Maintain the Community Books for all active communities

Corrections of problem commitments in JD Edwards, including Takeoff Changes from Field Verification Managers are the responsibility of the PA. Inform Field Verification Managers upon completion

Work with Suppliers/Trade Partners to resolve old invoices, as necessary

Maintain organization of home files and Supplier/Trade Partner files

Work with Trade Partners to meet all insurance requirements, as well as all contracts, scopes, and other miscellaneous documents signed and filed

Create files for newly-contracted Trade Partners Maintain cost histories and pricing data Produce design evolution and value engineering logs Coordinate estimating process with management and Estimators and provide feedback on project pricing issues

Work well in a team environment

Develop qualifications and assumptions for estimates and present comparisons of current estimates versus previous

Maintain files for all active Trade Partners Act as the liaison between IDS (Insurance Data Services) and the Divisions Monitor the information in the IDS system for accuracy

Run monthly reports on compliance and distribute to the Divisions Create and distribute waivers as by the Divisions Update contract packages, as necessary

Expedite extra-material orders to the field

Call Construction Managers for clarification on orders, when necessary

Print and distribute Extra Order Report weekly for review by the Project Manager, and Field Verification Manager(s)
Research and resolve expediting issues as they arise

Assist Suppliers/Trade Partners with billing issues as they arise

Keep Design Coordinator and/or Field Verification Manager posted on issues when necessary

Complete weekly Extras Report and distribute

Complete Back Charge Invoices, when necessary

Compile information from semi-annual reviews and distribute

Bachelor’s degree is required2 years of office experience is preferred

Computer literate with the ability to work with Windows, Excel, and Word Professionally perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

Advanced communication skills

Good writing and organization skills

Possess a strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty

Team player with the ability to work well under pressure

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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