POSITION SUMMARY
The Estimator is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating, daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for understanding and completing projects from bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and pre-bid meetings, as applicable.
- Responsible for interpreting bid documents and creating spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the scope of work completely. Required for generating and tracking RFI questions, reviewing, and processing agenda.
- Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage.
- Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission. Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work.
- Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program. Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals.
- Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary.
- Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated.
- Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors.
- For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. Awardees.
- Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, facilitating a seamless transition to the procurement and construction phase.
- Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor
- School and Public Municipality (Fire Stations, Libraries, Police Stations, Community Centers, etc.) estimating experience is a plus
- A proven record of successfully bidding and budgeting projects and maintaining healthy, sustained subcontractor relationships.
- Experience with the subcontractor post-bid buyout and negotiation process, including issuance of Letters of Intent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Bluebeam Revu experience is preferred
