Estimator

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Estimator

REPORTS TO : Director of Pre-Construction

Key Responsibilities

• Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that everything required to successfully bid the project is understood and evaluated.
• Estimators must follow-up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that the required quotes are received.
• Estimators must also to follow-up the Owner on bids and budgets.
• Administration of Bid;
• Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Prepares subcontract bid packages.
• Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
• Ensures proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subs or vendors.
• Completes 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline.
• Enters all relative information into B2W estimating software.
• Documents and shares all pertinent information with estimating team.
• Project Knowledge;
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions on every bid.
• Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develop RFI’s and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Performs a comprehensive “bid day” analysis / scoping of specific assigned trades.
• Understands how to fit subs to the size / scope of project.
• Minimize exclusions by anticipating unique needs; that is, – “doing your homework”
• Follow Up and Closing;
• Consistently follows-up on submitted bids with bidding party.
• Knows and develops professional relationships with engineers, architects, construction managers, property managers, brokers and others to enrich bidding rapport.
• Project Turnover;
• Properly turns over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management team in a timely manner.
• Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
• Review job cost and sub suppliers’ pricing with Project Management team.
• Ensure compliance with bid as presented.
• General Requirements;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must know Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Familiar with bidding software, Preferably B2W (Bid 2 Win)
• High level of negotiation and marketing skills.
• High level financial planning and budgeting skills.
• High level strategy, analytical and planning skills.
• Knowledge of the earthwork & underground utilities construction industry.
• Knowledge of financial management principles.
• Must be self-motivated and punctual to all appointments.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech.

Standards – Company Wide

Comply with all processes and procedures outlined in the company Handbook and / or Safety Manual