Estimator, Construction

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. Vector Construction, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. The company offers specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices throughout the United States and signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, Vector Construction has the track record and experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs.

• Strong computer proficiency (Excel and other MS Office programs)
• Experience with estimating software
• Strong construction math skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Estimating spreadsheet knowledge
• Advanced scheduling skills
• Regular use of CRM

• 5–10 years in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (required)

• Define and quantify scope of work and prepare comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects
• Draft formal letters and other written communication to customers/owners
• Ensure pricing of materials and subcontracts is completed in a timely and accurate manner for assigned projects
• Maintain involvement in the change order process
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Maintain involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers
• Perform light marketing and business development responsibilities to generate new business opportunities
• Accurately organize take-offs, bid items, estimate set‑up sheets, quotes, and subcontractor comparisons
• Prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man‑hour, and equipment costs, and apply them to complete scope of work
• Provide assistance to the project manager throughout the project
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials when necessary
• Review/research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedents for future estimates
• Apply bid strategies (measured by experience/examples of work)
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and grow existing relationships
• Estimate projects with high complexity, generally up to $10 million
• Understand the concept of conceptual design‑build estimates
• Create preliminary CPM schedules
• Have moderate knowledge of local and regional markets, market pricing, and the volume of direct competitors’ work on hand
• Mentor Estimator Level 1 as well as PEs and interns
• Negotiate with and relay desired scope of work and deadlines to subcontractors and material suppliers
• Estimate up to five estimates as a lead estimator and up to five estimates indirectly as a mentor
• Plan for safety within estimate build‑up, addressing access, fall protection, costs, quantities of PPE, special training or certification requirements, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to develop complex technical proposals, including scope, clarifications, pricing development, and sales strategy incorporation
• Read contract specifications and requirements
• Read plans and blueprints
• Evaluate, quantify, and filter/capture specification requirements of moderate complexity within the estimate
• Negotiate basic contract/subcontract terms and conditions
• Evaluate risk and loss exposure on projects estimated
• Take a lead role in developing estimates and mentor other estimators (Level
  1)

• Promote a 24/7 safety culture and exhibit a Safety 24/7 attitude in all situations
• Be extremely safety conscious in all situations
• Set an example for others by demonstrating that safety is a core value
• Wear all personal protection equipment required by safety specifications when visiting a jobsite or shop

• Able to pass a respirator fit test and…