Estimator

Estimator

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Estimator will participate in the bidding process from generating bidder interest to transitioning the

awarded projects to project management.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Project Coordinators

• Interns

Reports To:

• Senior Estimator

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage bidding process for assigned projects

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walkthroughs

• Execute bidding strategies

• Review construction documents, communicate and coordinate work scopes during the bidding

process

• Coordinates and communicates with owners and design team on progress

• Develop and foster ongoing partnerships with vendors

• Generate interest and solicit bids from vendors

• Evaluate and oversee bidding of projects

• Oversee the organization and distribution of the bid documents

• Complete material and labor take-offs

• Compose bid tabulation for analysis

• Participate in smooth transition of awarded projects to project management

• Ability to multitask

• Excellent attention to detail with excellent verbal and written skills

• Thorough knowledge of the estimating documents

• Ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of the

owner/architect requirements

• Thorough knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade

practices

• Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills

• Demonstrate imaginative, innovative, and succinct approach to a project

• Always represents firm in a professional manner

• Participates in Company-sponsored events, Task Team Committees, and

professional/industry/community organizations

• Participates in Company presentations and Project Public Relations events

• Participates in training and continuing education programs

• Supports mentoring programs

• Practices core values

• Timeliness of meeting deadlines (internal and external)

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost

coding systems important, strong math skills.

• Advanced computer skills with experience in MS Office, ProEst, and Procore preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Four (4) year Building Construction or Engineering Degree or equivalent combination of

technical training and related experience.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in hard bid, design build, and negotiated commercial

construction estimating

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on computer

• Driving to meeting and sites

• Visiting sites for pre-bids and evaluations (climbing stairs, ladders, etc.)

• 20/20 vision (with or without correction); climbing; talking; hearing (with or without aid); and

typing/computer entry.

Driver License Required:

• Current valid driver’s license. Favorable driving record required for company vehicle or auto

allowance.