Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

Status Exempt Reports To Director of Construction Summary of Position The Estimator is responsible for estimating construction jobs such as tenant improvements remodels and renovations The Estimator may also source materials and other needed resources such as subcontractors or equipment for projects to ensure the lowest acquisition cost possible

Job Responsibilities Essential Functions Estimating from blue Brint Providing written proposals

Effective communication with customer and team members to ensure complete understanding of project scope

Evaluating pre existing site conditions through on site visits with Customer andor subcontractors in order to provide a correct bid Negotiating pricing with suppliers subcontractors and sellers

Gather thorough estimates from all parties including subcontractors project material quantities owner approved items and labor

Interpreting and reviewing subcontractor quotes for comprehensiveness

Utilizing software package to put in quote estimates

Evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate best pricing as well as volume discounts

Assist with the ordering of materials by issuing purchase orders and scheduling deliveries

Assist with valuing and formation of change orders

Acquire specs and cut sheets for plumbing fixtures tile cabinets appliances etc as selected by Customer and identify those items with long lead times

Identify budget shortfallswindfalls via project autopsies and improve estimating process and database accordingly

Assisting when a project is in progress to resolve pricing entries and logic inquiries Maintain cost databasepricing updates in estimating software package and evaluate systems to streamline estimating process

Coordinating sub contractors as needed