Estimator

Employment Type:?? Full-Time FSLA:??Salary/Exempt Division:??Estimating Department:?Estimating Reports to:?Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $108,000 - $127,000

Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating. Responsibilities / Essential Functions?

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s).?
• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.?
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.?
• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.?
• Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.?
• Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews.?
• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.?
• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.?
• Prepare value engineering and risk analysis.?
• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.?
• Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates.?
• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process.?
• Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets.?
• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.?
• Prepare an in-house budget and GMP.?

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.?
• Highly developed sense of professional ethics.?
• Ability to work both on a team as well as independently.?
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy.?
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.??
• High attention to detail.??
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.??
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.?

• BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating field.?
• 8+ years of experience in construction.??
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.??
• Proficiency in specialized estimating software.??
• Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.?