Job ID: 19867
Compensation$125000 - $170000 / year
Position SummaryThis position can be Remote with travel up to 30%
The Estimator prepares take-off and call work for construction projects to assist in developing bids and in the buy-out process.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties- Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Reads and interprets contract documents relating to the assigned specific divisions
- Solicits subcontractor/vendor pricing information
- Analyzes and evaluates bids from subcontractors for their completeness and accuracy in scope of work
- Prepares accurate quantity surveys and take-offs
- Reviews estimate/sub quote files to gain information for current bids
- Reviews and compares KPI for bid preparation
- Prepares spreadsheets and coordinates with estimating staff for bid day
- Prepares and submits multimillion-dollar bids to clients for company services
- Prepares cost estimates and schedules
- Prioritizes issues and prepares reports for senior management and clients.
- Logs and files bid documentation after bid day for estimate/sub quote file.
- Review contract(s) when awarded to ensure the contract and bid documents are representative of each other
- Prepares and schedules hand off meeting with management to review budget and at bid plan for project execution
Required Skills and Qualifications- A minimum of 3 years of construction estimating experience
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation
- Proficiency in reviewing contract documents
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions- Generally, works indoors, with some onsite/outdoor work
- Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
- May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
- May be exposed to loud noise.
- Remote work with travel requirement up to 30%
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
