Job Details

Construction Estimator

The Estimator I is responsible for aiding the project lead estimator during the bid process. Assists in preparing quantity take-offs on projects, obtaining price estimates and bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and with budgets and bids by collaborating with the preconstruction team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify scope items within plans and specifications
• Inform and update preconstruction team about estimate progress and or challenges
• Supports preconstruction team with all items required to submit bids
• Organize, review, and analyze subcontractor proposals to identify any scope inconsistencies
• Performs quantity takeoffs across multiple trades in preparation for bid and budget submission
• Assist project team with required documentation for job turn-over meetings
• Assists with preparing Job Turn-Over meeting scheduled by the preconstruction team
• Attends pre-bid meetings and takes pictures and notes of existing site and building conditions
• Inform precon team of current conditions and project challenges
• Assists with preparing preconstruction strategy meetings to learn estimate and bidding processes
• Maintain and update cost database
• Establish and demonstrates skills and knowledge for advancement to estimator II position
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners
• General knowledge of labor and material costs, ability to read, interpret and make quantity take–offs from drawings and specifications
• General knowledge of construction procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to clearly document and record information
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Effective time management in working with timelines and deadlines
• The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously and an accurate and timely manner
• Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations
• Establish and demonstrates skills and knowledge for advancement to estimator II position

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or 4 additional years of relevant experience
• 2 years of relevant experience

Required skills needed but not limited to the following:

• Strong math ability
• Strong Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge of estimating software or database management preferred