Estimators (Structural & Miscellaneous Steel) are responsible for providing a complete estimate and proposal for assigned projects and assisting the Operations Team after the projects are sold.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work with the Preconstruction Manager, vendors, and subcontractors to provide thorough cost estimates for Structural and Miscellaneous Steel projects.
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Prepare pricing estimates, including developing a takeoff of all material and labor required for the project. This takeoff will be combined with outside vendor pricing to produce a complete project cost estimate
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Distribute plans, specifications and addenda to subcontractors and vendors
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Work with outside vendors and subcontractors to request and receive project specific pricing.
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Review in detail assigned subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
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Thoroughly review all take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
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Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as required
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Provide trade specific scope of work to Preconstruction Manager for incorporation into proposals
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Assist in the preparation of sales proposals
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Upon award of projects:
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Develop initial project budget and scope of work
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Enter the steel estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the Operations team
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Assist in procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors as required.
Senior Level Duties and Responsibilities:
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Review all construction documents including Instructions to Bidders and provided Scope of Work lists
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Coordinate with Operations Team and outside vendors on how the job is to be built in both our shop and in the field
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Coordinate with the customer to help ensure we are providing a complete package with a thorough understanding of the project schedule and project specific requirements.
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Anticipating/understanding the full scope of work and comparing contract documents to estimate to identify revisions or value engineering that may not be immediately evident
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Coordinate with other Estimators to ensure complete bid scope coverage
The above descriptions cover the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
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