CONSTRUCTION JUNIOR ESTIMATOR JOB SUMMARY:

This Junior Estimator position is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Their duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.

JOB COMPENSATION:

Salary will be commensurate with work experience and ability.​

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain thorough understanding of the project.
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service.
• Creating labor estimates for any project.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors.
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors.
• Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis.
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders.
• Compiling and recording actual costs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Report writing and strategic planning skills.
• Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects.
• Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 5 years of estimating.
• Experience in state and federal projects.
• Bachelor Degree or educated either in mathematics, finance, accounting, statistics or another related field. Candidates with degrees and training in engineering management or project management with relevant work experience may also be qualified for the role.