Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Position Summary

Estimators work within the Pre-Construction Services Team and with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to plan cost factors for building projects. Estimators analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects. Estimators are responsible for ensuring that estimates are completed in a timely, professional, and competitive manner, and that they are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods.

Estimators are accountable and responsible for developing estimates that ensure maximum profitability of projects. Estimators develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors while always maintaining impeccable ethical standards.

• Prioritizes safety as the utmost importance, even before production, and promotes a team culture that makes safety the primary focus for all employees at all times.
• Adheres to safety procedures in accordance with OSHA safety policies and regulations.

• Reviews plans and architectural drawings; prepares quantity take-offs on assigned projects.
• Ensures a complete review of plans and drawings. Identifies items that have been omitted and ensures appropriate accounting for such items in overall estimate package that represents the full scope of the project.
• Advises and consults with stakeholders during the design process using knowledge, contractual, program, and technical expertise.
• Is responsible for the coordination of all internal and subcontracted team members for the project during estimate phase.
• Is responsible for document control during estimate phase.
• Supports, understands, and advises clients on the projects, including their obligations in the development of building and site design.
• Generates scope sheets for all trades.
• Accurately and effectively defines the Company’s and each subcontractor’s responsibilities for each project.
• Defines expectations