Construction Estimator

The Construction Estimator is the primary personnel to provide budgets for Federal Construction in meetings with Clients and Potential Clients.  They will discuss the Client’s needs and wants and come up with a scope of work and then price that scope using subcontractor and supplier bids as well as experience and Means data.  They will work directly with the Project Manager to plan the bid out of work for all projects.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work direct with the Design Consultant to come up with scopes of work and prepare initial budgets for Owner review
• Occasionally type up and provide Solution Letters for the Design Consultants review and for delivery to the Owner
• Work with the Design Consultant and Senior Project Manager to develop the Construction Documents by suppling review comments at phases of design.
• Set up and distribute Invitations to Bid and make contact with craftsman to procure at least three bids per scope of work
• Create detailed projected estimate with unit costs and verify all required scopes of work
• Document and communicate effectively the estimated pricing and reasons for them
• Set up and keep updated a database of unit costs
• Submit accurate pricing and/or bids on time
• Work with the Project Manger to define the estimate and import estimated costs into the Company Software 
• Review job costs during and after the project with Project Managers  to improve the estimating process
• Review subcontractor proposals for scope accuracy and pricing and negotiate changes to both as required
• Answer questions presented by the Project Manager and make contact if required with the Craftsman about scopes of work
• Control costs through efficient use of resources and value engineering when possible by presenting options for review by the Owner
• Maintain regular documentation in the project database
• Work with the Project Managers to ensure all work complies with the plans and specifications set forth by the Design Team
• Work with the Design Consultant to complete all closeout requirements on Proposed Jobs.
• Keep Upper Management updated via reports during bi-weekly status update meetings
• Capitalize on daily opportunities for excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of Commercial General Contractor estimating and/or project management experience
• Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Extensive knowledge of all building phases and trades
• Ability to review plans and specifications and understand the steps that will need to be taken to build the project
• Ability to talk to subcontractors and suppliers and negotiate pricing and scope of work
• Communicate effectively in person and through technology including MS Office software, email and cell phone
• Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints
• Proactive—looks for problems that could impede progress and takes responsibility for solving them
• Ability to work well with diverse personalities 
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs often and up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Dress and act in a professional manner at all times
• Ability to speak and write the English language fluently
• Pass a background check
• Pass a physical/drug test
• Have a good driving record

Status

• Exempt