What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drywall Estimator position at Swinerton?
Compensation Range
$130,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annual Salary
Job Description Summary
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
$130,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annual Salary
Job Description Summary
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
- Coordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks
- Determine labor and construction equipment costs
- Prepare conceptual estimates
- Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
- Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
- Compare competitive trade bids
- Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
- Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
- Participate in bid compilation on bid day
- Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
- Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)
- Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
- Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 3 years project engineering or related experience
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
- Drafting and computer skills
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000