Job Summary:

The Estimator works closely with the preconstruction team in preparing estimates and lump sum bids for commercial and residential construction projects while maintaining a proper balance between the profitability of the company, subcontractors, and vendor relationships and the achievement of total customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions, Duties, Responsibilities:

• Provides estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction level estimates.
• Responsible for creating quantity estimates for new work and ensures that takeoff is accurate and within company guidelines.
• Responsible for working closely with our clients to gather customers' specific needs.
• Respond to customer and sales team questions concerning details on the takeoff and/or design; electronic takeoff of plans (Bluebeam, OST, Planswift, Maxwell, or similar).
• Ability to review specifications, technical and general conditions.
• Acquires competitive bid work, continuously monitors the marketplace for project/relationship opportunities, and supports marketing and business development in the acquisition of negotiated work.
• Develops and/or understands the full parameters of the project scope.
• Performs bidding and estimating project lead tasks and assists in presentation of estimates to clients.
• Develops a basis of scope for bidding, estimating purposes and assists in negotiation of pricing of subcontractors.
• Prepares plans for the buyout process for successful lump sum bids and meets quantitative goals with respect to estimating and bidding.
• Qualifies all estimates and bids relative to scope.
• Achieves consensus (with customers and/or our operations) relative to the project scope.
• Maintains cost database and manages workloads according to preconstruction department deadlines, commitments, and priorities.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced estimators and co-op students as appropriate.
• Fosters positive relationships with internal and external customers, subcontractors, and design professionals.
• Assists in the development of owner contracts as required.
• Assists in value engineering and constructability analysis.
• Joins the project salesperson in de-scope meetings for successful lump sum bids as requested by the responsible salesperson.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must possess good communication skills with all managers and field personnel so that pertinent information is given out effectively
• Effective interpersonal skills, energetic, self-motivated and, above-average attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout high volume periods and when working through challenging situations
• Ability to speak effectively and interact with other clients, vendors, team members, and leadership
• Provides excellent commitment to client services and provides a strong sense of urgency
• Proficient in reading blueprints, computer skills and Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, estimating, cost control, procurement and business development)

Required Qualifications:

Education/License/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural or equivalent experience
• Pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record required

Experience:

• Field construction experience (2-5 years, including supervisory skills)