Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

The Estimator role is an important part of the ongoing success of the Company. Estimators are responsible for identifying potential pursuits and then developing proposals which meet all the requirements of the contract (RFP). The estimator, while seeking input from other valued team members, is the one primarily responsible for developing winning proposal strategies and analyzing risk elements associated with each pursuit.

The responsibility of the Estimator includes being a representative for the Company for estimating pursuits and requires a strong understanding of construction methods, procedures and administrative processes, excellent documentation skills and good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all members of the project (both internal & external). The Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player.

• Communicates and helps to enforce the company’s Health & Safety Program
• Demonstrates his/her own commitment to an injury-free workplace through own actions
• Preparation and oversight of cost estimates and bid documents for various construction pursuits in the Public and Private sectors
• Represents the company as required for strategic pursuits
• Researches Special Provisions and understanding all aspects of the project including but not limited to self-performed construction activities, tax laws, insurance and labor agreements.
• Works with other supervisors to develop a plan for the project construction that is utilized as the basis of the cost estimating process
• Prepares or directs the preparation of material take-off from project plans and documents. Obtains comparative quotations for materials and sub-contractor services
• Prepares preliminary project schedules utilizing available software sufficient for estimating purposes
• Communicates with the client on all changes in scope, and/or questions or clarifications regarding the work, during the bidding process
• Acts as a resource to project management during the award / start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate including materials and methods of construction
• Maintains updated database of cost information
• Attends pre and post-bid meetings, with clients and in-house staff as required. Attend preconstruction meetings as necessary
• Assembles bid-files including all development information that was utilized in preparation of the estimate
• Ensures that all contract issues such as MSVWBE, time constraints, special construction methods, etc. are addressed prior to submission of the bid
• Ensures that all contract bid documents are complete and accurate prior to submission of the bid to the client
• Analyzes estimated vs. actual costs upon project completion or when directed by management. Take input from project managers regarding labor and equipment hours, construction methods, and make adjustments to estimating cost factors as necessary;
• Reviews budget and project profitability status and goals with supervision and project teams as required. Seek input on corrective measures to continuously improve the identification and accuracy of cost figures
• Acts as a resource for project management by providing cost information and developing cost estimates for changes in the work when necessary, during different construction phases
• Actsan observer, when required, for pre bid investigations and site visits
• Develops and maintain master estimate files, material and activity codebooks and ensure that estimate software is coordinated with company labor and equipment rates, budget codes, etc.
• Develops and/or maintains standardized estimating processes, and procedures, and subsequent training of estimators and/or other employees as necessary
• Supports business development and…