The Project Estimator assists the Project Manager, Superintendent and entire project team with-in the assigned scope of responsibility to develop, update and maintain detailed project Budgets, estimates and rough order of magnitude estimates (ROM). Estimates will incorporate logistics, work tasks, logic and sufficient detail to accurately project costs for presentations, pursuits, projects and change orders. The Project Estimator reports to the Project Manager.
Duties of the Project Estimator include:
Maintain knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents as well as the job estimate, and to see that all scope, drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
Work within established procedures with owner, architect and engineers for obtaining information, details, procurement, approvals, logistics and durations. Distribute information required for construction.
Perform detailed quantity take off of materials, equipment, units and labor.
Understand and maintain knowledge of current prices of materials, equipment, unit costs, labor and construction practices.
Prepare, assemble and distribute bid packages for projects and disciplines to contractor/subcontractor community.
Able to obtain, organize and analyze large amounts of information, data and costs.
Prepare bid comparisons to analyze, evaluate and recommend potential awards based on the available information.
Maintain current and accurate bidders lists and construction costs.
Participate in project, scheduling, scoping and scheduling meetings with all stakeholders to obtain information and input to effectively develop sufficient detail and estimates.
Include all information from the Owner, vendors, contractors and project team to fully capture design elements, permitting and approvals, procurement, installation, startup/commissioning and closeout.
Distribute estimates and budgets for reporting and submission purposes as required.
Assist project teams in developing project proposals on new pursuits.
Develop reports and analysis data on a regular basis to support the project and operations.
Perform detailed and quantity take off to support project efforts.
Ability to develop conceptual estimates.
Estimate addendums, bulletins, change orders as required.
Assemble and prepare final records for the project.
Qualifications:
Associates/Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent or relevant experience a plus but not a requirement.
5-10+ years of experience in General contracting / construction management, owner's representation experience in various aspects of construction (estimating, bidding, preparing and administering contracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.).
Proficiency with computer software including Management Software Packages, Estimating Software Packages, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. is required
Experience with other computer software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Projects, Prolog (or other project management software packages) P3 or P6, Timberline, etc.) is preferred but not required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
Must possess a valid driver's license or other proper/official/valid form of ID (e.g., U.S. Passport; NYS Non-Driver ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles).
Travel and overtime work will be required.
Client will provide all relevant and required OSHA, Safety and site specific training for its employees and staff.