Estimator

Duties:

• Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documentation to determine materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Read and interpret contract documents and specifications.
• Follow bidding procedures (plan review, specifications, takeoff, pricing, bid proposals, follow, contracts, submittals, bid breakdowns, ordering material, document control, and etc.)
• Assign values to the scope of work based on drawings and specifications with detailed quantitative data.
• Maintain knowledge of construction products, installation methods, scheduling procedures, and costs to perform.  
• Maintain an accurate job profile including all change orders and changes in scope of work.
• Aid with accurate costs, billings, payment collection, and projections.
• Aid in material procurement and pricing.
• Attend site visits to ensure accurate cost tracking and projections.
• Maintain current risk evaluations and current costs in association to projects.
• Manage projects from conceptual design through completion.
• Identify and create construction schedules, budgets, and logistics plans.
• Coordinate with Clients, Subcontractors, Vendors, and our “In-House” Teams.
• Review and coordinate engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Retain and organize documentation and communication of all changes that may impact cost or schedule throughout all phases of a project.
• Review Building Connected assignments on a daily basis to understand and appropriately schedule time to achieve bid dates of which are assigned to the estimator.
• Knowledge of materials and use of division 5, 7, 9 disciplines negotiation skills.    
• Notify the project lead and lead estimator a minimum of 48 hours in advance via email in the event a bid due date as assigned to the estimator within Building Connected cannot be met. This is a crucial responsibility for this role, and failure to timely perform the same on even one occasion may result in termination.  

 
Qualifications:

• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculation.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding or willingness to learn of cold-formed metal framing and familiarity with general construction..
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office program varies operating systems.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn On Screen Takeoff, Edge, Planswift, or other related estimating software.
• 3-5 years experience of Estimating and/or Project Management in Commercial Construction preferred.
• Professional experience or degree from an accredited institution with a focus in Estimating, Project Management, or Construction Management preferred.    

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to navigate a jobsite as needed, including the ability to wear any required personal protective equipment (hardhat, closed toed shoes) and understand any posted or verbal safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work full-time in an office environment, using a computer to perform the majority of work responsibilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, in the English language.