Estimator

General Purpose: The Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates from contract documents for new construction, additions, and renovation projects ranging from 100k to upwards of 100M.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize workload by gathering information and requirements, schedules and manages their workload by setting priorities to meet deadlines for budgets and bids.
• Review construction documents to identify the scope of work and risk associated with the project.
• Perform quantity take-offs for any scope of work assigned by VP of Estimating.
• Prepare estimates for assigned scopes of work, including calculation of cost for self-perform work and solicitation and analysis of proposals from qualified subcontractors and suppliers.
• Make bid recommendations to VP of Estimating based upon self-perform costs, subcontractor and supplier quote analysis, and project risk factors.
• Work as a member of a bid team to prepare estimates, clearly communicating among teammates and identifying possible overlaps between scopes of work.
• Perform analysis of the accuracy of estimates based on actual costs at the end of the project.
• Uphold quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing Estimating needs.
• Prepare for and attend jobsite and progress meetings, ensuring readiness to communicate important updates.
• Travel to and from job sites and the other offices as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and owners.

Education and/or Experience: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university or; two (2) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. A high school diploma or GED is required.