What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESTIMATOR position at Simpson Construction Services?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Prepare estimates based on plans and specifications, solicit bids from subcontractors, hold pre-bid meetings and distributes design information. Creates proposals, bid presentation documents, outlines schedules, budgets, and manages bid days. Works with the project manager and senior estimator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Bid Solicitation & Collection
- Quantity Takeoff
- Scope of Work Coordination
- Scope Adherence
- Plan & Specification Review
- Contractor Pre-Bid Meetings
- Bid Tabulation
- Estimate Building
- Bid Presentation
- Database & Data
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or associated qualification. If no degree held, a competent resume of project management experience is required
- Capable of understanding plans and specifications and able to relate them effectively to subcontractors and owners
- Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, subcontractor capabilities and building materials
- Good working knowledge of contracts, insurance, and bonding
- Familiarity with construction software for takeoff and preparing estimates
- Proficient in MS office
- Able to use scheduling software and capable of putting a working schedule together
- Understanding of consultant’s responsibilities and our obligations for Design Bid Build, Construction Manager at Risk and Design Build delivery methods
- Knowledge of building code and city requirements
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary
- Medical & Life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid vacation & Paid holidays