About this position
SUMMARY:
The Estimator position works closely with the project team to determine the costs associated with a specific project. This position is responsible for preparing cost estimates, organizing bids, communicating with subcontractors, owners, the project team and suppliers to determine the financial needs of completing a project.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to the following:
- Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Presents special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Review and evaluate cost estimates.
- Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
- Ensure timely completion of estimates
- Understand scope of work to bid
- Manage bid pricing from all vendors
- Prepare cost analysis
- Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years’ experience in construction estimating
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering or related field