Estimator

ESTIMATOR This position is responsible for the development of project estimates.

In this role you will… Review identified business opportunities with Estimating Manager in order to determine necessary personnel to successfully complete the estimate.    Ensure that any bid bonds (if required) have been requested in a timely manner, all scopes of work have proper subcontractor support, and any necessary information that has to be submitted as part of the proposal (i.e. reps & certs) is ready for submission with the estimate.  Review all estimates prior to submission to ensure that all scopes of work are accounted for in the proposal.  Verify that all bid documents are included in the proposal.

Develop a scheduling plan for each project with respective Project Manager.

Oversee the development of a proposal schedule for each estimate, if required.

Assist with estimating change orders as needed.

Oversee the coordination between the Cost / Estimating Management personnel, Schedule Management personnel and each Project Management Team.

Take responsibility of project from decision to pursue through contract award.

As the ideal candidate you… Have previous construction management experience.

Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.

Are able to plan, organize and communicate with customers / stakeholders.  Note :

• Definition – Customers / Stakeholders are Owner, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractor, Supplier, Public Officials, any other entity associated with the project and respective entities’ personnel.
• Have proven successful project history.  (Cost, Customer Service, Quality, Safety and Schedule) Work as employment necessitates.
• Have working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Project, Primavera, OnScreen Takeoff, SmartBid (or other bid management software) Expectations in this role include… Managing the estimates for $25 - 200M / year of estimates.
• Dependability in meeting attendance guidelines.  Manage schedule and assigned personnel schedules.
• Participation in the analysis, deployment, implementation and maintenance of company policies and procedures.
• Showing initiative in seeking increased responsibilities and volunteer readily for additional assignments when needed.
• Effectively perform employment responsibilities balancing the utilization of time versus costs.

Being progressive in increasing job knowledge and exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.