What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Estimator position at Weaver Commercial Contractor Inc.?
Duties
• Bid Administration
1. Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
2. Solicits and maintains communications with subcontractors and vendors
3. Prepares subcontractor bid packages
4. Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
5. Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
6. Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
7. Show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
8. Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline
• Project Knowledge
1. Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions on every bid
2. Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
3. Develops RFIs and clarifications for scope
4. Performs a comprehensive “bid day” and scoping of specific assigned trades
5. Understands how to fit subcontractors to the size/scope of project
6. Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subcontractors for the project
7. Minimize exclusions by doing a thorough review of bids
8. Include value-engineering ideas on every bid
• Follow Up and Closing
1. Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architects/Construction Managers/Owners to close business
• Project Turnover
1. Properly turns over bid documents and subcontractor buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
2. Review drawings with Project Management and highlight areas of concern
3. Review job cost with Project Management team and highlight any subs/vendors that still need awarded
• Subcontractor award
1. Thoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope
2. Awards subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
3. Releases materials for record only when possible
4. Ensures that subs are aware of(and commit to) the project schedule
5. Provide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)
• Subcontractor management
1. Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors
2. Holds subcontractors to Weaver Commercial Contractors standards
3. Ensures that all necessary insurance and vital information is received from subcontractors before work is performed