The Senior Estimator is responsible for reviewing and analyzing invitations to bid Drywall and Metal Stud Framing jobs. Related documents, including, but not limited to, project proposals, schedules, blueprints, and specifications to assess the scope and identify labor, material, and time requirements. Based on project type (tenant improvement/core and shell), size, and complexity, the Estimator isolates all elements that will impact project economics and communicates, as needed, with the general contractor client, estimating colleagues, and project management to resolve potential issues. They then use estimating software, cost and production databases, and other estimating techniques along with experience and training to generate a detailed bid estimate within bid deadlines. Additionally, the Senior Estimator is responsible for maintaining relationships with general contractor clients - monitoring and shepherding their bid proposals from submission to bid award.
Key Responsibilities for Estimator: • Reviews and analyzes the general project description, project drawings (originals, bulletins, and addendums), specifications, contracts, bid information, material take-offs, job walk data, RFI's, and other documentation. • Based upon the above review and analysis, after consulting with senior management, determine the necessary phasing or separation of work on the project (i.e., exterior/interior, floor, zone, building, phase, etc.). • Identifies and ensures special labor requirements are considered and accommodated (work preservation, minority/local hiring, WBE/MBE, joint venture limits, etc.). • Evaluates non-uniform scheduling requirements, including the possibility of schedule compression or expansion, out of sequence work, and overtime requirements. • Identifies and understands the financial impact of all insurance (OCIP, CCIP, PLA, or others, or any combination) and bonding requirements. • Identifies potential technical, logistical, or other issues that senior management should communicate and discuss before initiating the estimate. • Clarifies any general requirements with the general contractor. • Prepares timely, comprehensive, and accurate cost estimates (utilizing QuickBid, On-Screen Takeoff, Microsoft Office, Blue Beam, or other tools as needed). • Organizes the bid estimate, as necessary, into phases/segments to facilitate analyzing actual versus budget and to simplify tracking against the original schedule. • Validates appropriate labor rates while allowing for changes in project type, timing, or length. • Drafts RFI's addressed to the architect and general contractor specifically and identifying the nature of the issue, supported by copies of all documentation. • Maintains an open, positive, and productive relationship with the architect and general contractor and routinely monitors unanswered RFIs until clarified. • Prepares a comprehensive, well-organized, and professional bid proposal by: Reviewing the bid estimate output from Quick Bid for completeness and accuracy. • Summarizes all the relevant financial estimates into an easily understandable, organized, and professional proposal in the manner requested by the client and that sufficiently communicates the Company's bid, including detailed Inclusions, Exclusions, Alternates, and Qualifications specific to the project.
Qualification Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent. Some college coursework is desirable.
Years of Experience: 7 plus years of experience bidding drywall and metal stud framing job as well as working with general contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel on all aspects of a project from conception to completion.
Capable of analyzing, understanding, and assessing complex project architectural and technical drawings and specifications.
Proficient in On Screen Take Off/QuickBid or similar estimating software. Capable of learning/adapting skills from another estimating program to QuickBid.
Proficient with desktop, laptop, and tablet computer hardware and software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook); On-Screen Takeoff/Quick Bid, Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam. A working knowledge of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) software is also desirable.
Capable communicator and negotiator with exceptional customer relationship and service skills, with an ability to proficiently follow through with clients and project personnel.
Proven problem-solver with an attention to detail.
Capable of multi-tasking multiple priorities with strong organizational and time management skills.
Motivated and eager to take the initiative and manage tasks to completion.