What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Elite Team Offices?
JOB TITLE: Project Estimator
REPORTS TO: Chief Estimator
General Summary: The Estimator is responsible for compiling estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client with products or services.
Core Areas of Responsibility:
- Responsible to understand the project or program scope and its requirements.
- Performing quantity take-offs from
- Responsible to read and understand project specifications as well as bidding requirements
- Responsible for determining key variables for cost and other estimates.
- Responsible to research information on up-coming jobs for bidding purposes
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent numerical skills and an analytical mindset.
- Effective listening skills to understand the scope and expectations of tasks to be performed.
- Have a positive attitude when faced with challenges.
- Work in an organized and proactive manner.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively both, independently and as part of a team (team oriented)
- Effective and professional communication skills; verbal and written
- Detail oriented, able to multi-task and flexible
- Experience using Blue Beam or other take-off software a plus.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Has general knowledge of landscape construction operations.
Other Areas of Responsibility:
- Responsible to understand the project or program scope and its requirements.
- Conduct hand-offs
- Update award status
- Manage non-awarded jobs
- Responsible for determining key variables for cost and other estimates.
- Coordinate bid calendar
- Pre-bid meetings
- Bid bond for prime bids
Education and Experience: At least a High School Diploma or GED required and a minimum of 1 year experience estimating in the construction industry and/or a related field preferred.