ESTIMATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
A. Daily Job Duties
- Assist in developing the initial project execution and logistics plans and the project schedule.
- Assist with the procurement of major materials and subcontracts on successful pursuits.
- Develop full-scope cost estimates based on proposal documents for a variety of projects.
- Identify, solicit, and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Interpret and analyze project drawings and specifications, proposals and other documents.
- Manage cost comparison process.
- Perform research for means and methods, materials, equipment, costs, and construction techniques and services to increase competitiveness.
- Properly complete project transition, including turning over bid documents and sub buyout information to procurement, reviewing documents with the project management team, and participating in project kick-off meetings.
- Record cost metric information and maintain estimating databases
- Responsible for accurate, detailed take-off of quantities from project drawings and specifications.
- Seek and qualify new subcontractors, build long-term relationships with subcontractors for successful partnerships.
- Work with the project management and procurement teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the deal.
Visits to various sites around New England may be required. Must be able to climb permanent and temporary stairs, climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Must have close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; be exposed to moving mechanical parts; mobile and stationary cranes; elevated structures; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.
B. Education
- Four-year college degree with at least four years of formal engineering, architectural, construction management, business, finance training or at least three years of building construction experience required.
C. Minimum Related Prior Experience
- 3-5 years
D. Preferred Special Skills
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate management know-how, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of:
- Procore Construction Manager software and Microsoft Project scheduling desirable.
- Microsoft Office products [Word, Excel, PowerPoint], AutoCAD, BlueBeam, On Screen Takeoff or similar.
- Basic accounting, cost control procedures, and cost-based risk analysis.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks, be able to meet a critical deadline, and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally.
- Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team.