Commercial Estimator

The primary responsibility of the Estimator is to prepare accurate, timely, and competitive estimates on all projects : efficiently interact with subcontractors to ensure accurate and timely bids on all projects.

The duties of this position include the following : these duties may be modified and other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the business :

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in responsibilities for pricing and bid specifications. Decisions can bind company into contractual agreements.
• Quantify systems on all aspects of specifications, for the purpose of conducting value engineering on costs and product options. Prepare estimates [quantify take-offs, pricing structure] on projects (tenant improvement, commercial, communities and residential).
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare timeframes, costs, materials, and labor estimates.
• Establish pricing and conduct feasibility comparisons on changes and comparisons to cost estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to costs estimates. Conduct negotiations.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and internal project team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Verify subcontractor references and coordinate prequalification requests.
• Abstract bids and coordinate subcontractor bid process and results.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with building partners (i.e., subcontractors, architects, etc.)
• Participate in presentations to prospective clients when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Preferred :

Education and Experience Preferred :