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The Estimator has the responsibilities of coordinating and participating in the preparation of all estimates. Manages and is responsible for all estimating functions that may be required during preconstruction including value engineering, alternative and comparative studies.
Core Responsibilities
Project Oversight (weighted heavier if we can)
Coordinates, directs, and follows-up with project team to ensure timely completion of tasks associated with assigned projects.
Comprehensive oversight of each of the sections below.
Subcontractor Outreach
Identifying trades as appropriate for the project.
Advertises the project to various Subcontractors.
Continually follows-up with Subcontractors through phone calls, emails, etc.
Bid Packages
Creates specific Instructions to Bidders for the bid package.
Sets up templates (e.g. scope sheet, estimate templates, etc.)
Completes all required paperwork for bids or proposals (such as bid forms, bonding requirements, etc.)
Bid Analysis
Performs Quantity Takeoffs
Identifies and mitigates project related risk.
Reviews and verifies Scope of Work and pricing (Scope Sheet) of other project team members when acting as project lead estimator.
Uses accepted templates for the preparation of estimates and clarifications, analysis of bids, calculation of alternates, and other tasks.
Presents the project scope of work, estimated costs, risks, and opportunities to management during the final review of assigned estimates.
Estimates
Accurately estimates cost of the work described in the project documents based on subcontractor bids.
Develops lists of clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
Bid Submission
Depending on the project/bid, collaborate to determine who should submit the bid and how.
As needed, submits bids as appropriate.
Collaborates with the Marketing department to prepare bid deliverables when additional marketing features are desired/required.
Post Bid / Interview
Participates in the presentation of proposals, budgets, etc. to clients and prospective clients.
Coordinates the delivery of appropriate project files for assigned projects to Operations Staff during a project handoff meeting using the Handoff Meeting Agenda and Checklist.
Participates and coordinates participation of project team in the buyout process with operations.
Creates professional, accurate reports and correspondence related to this position including project clarifications, cover letters, transmittals, client and subcontractor correspondence, inter-office correspondence, e-mail, etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, (Civil, Construction Management) or technical training is required. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in estimating or in a related area, or fifteen or more years with no degree.