ESTIMATOR

Authority, Scope and Basic Function

Develop a complete understanding of customer need in review of prequalification form and as directed by the Estimating Manager for all assigned projects. Prepare accurate takeoffs, pricing, logistic plans, outside vendor interfaces, etc, as required in preparing a complete estimate. Execute a complete and professional written proposal that accurately conveys the intended scope of work and clarifies all necessary inclusions/exclusions as they relate to the Construction Documents.

Essential Duties and Principal Responsibilities

• Review project prequalification data as provided by Sales and ask questions as necessary in developing a complete understanding of customer need.
• Identify client bid requirements in terms of the anticipated contract form i.e plans and specs, or design build, etc. Prepare the estimate and prepare the scope accordingly.
• Maintain a thorough technical understanding of all systems (ie: KK, PSG, etc.) being offered by the Company.
• Solicit and maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure accurate, reliable, competitive, responsive and timely pricing.
• Effectively communicate and interface with outside vendors (eg: cladding, steel fabrication, installation, etc.) in obtaining written proposals (as necessary) to satisfy packaging requirements.
• Solicit updates on market pricing trends from Chief Estimator and/or other sources.
• Develop a full understanding of site conditions and logistics of how the projects' scope of work is to be executed. If site conditions can not be confirmed, be prepared to fully detail assumptions in written portion of service requirement.
• On bid projects, review the complete set of Construction Documents paying close attention to all areas affecting the company's intended scope of work. In particular, study the technical specifications that affect intended scope, understanding and communicating all critical differences in the written proposal. Forward front end documents, prelim contracts, etc. to the appropriate parties, as necessary, for feedback.
• Contact appropriate vendors in a timely manner and forward necessary drawings and specifications as required for timely response. Discuss scope of work and key interfaces with vendors to ensure proper coordination.
• Develop a complete understanding of the intended scope of work and assemble an accurate material take off for the intended components, including all applicable accessories.
• On written budgets and bids, develop a complete and professional written proposal which fully details the intended scope of work and qualifies, as necessary, all inclusions/exceptions regarding materials, labor, equipment, administrative and contract issues. Include sketches or marked up details designating exclusions and inclusions to assist in better communicating scope.
• On bid projects, written proposals are to be completed 24 hours in advance of tender date for distribution by the sales group.
• Engage customers directly or with sales person in conference call, when required to do so, to better understand client needs or assist in explaining company solutions.
• Research and pre qualify DBE, WBE, MBE and other disadvantaged business enterprises as required for appropriate bid responsiveness. Meet project specific, disadvantaged business requirement whenever possible.
• Assist in accurately filling out formal bid form as directed by Sales on sealed bids.
• On projects requiring bid bonds, solicit bond from Contract Administrator by providing all required paperwork required by the surety. Give 2 weeks notice whenever possible.
• Turnaround all service requirements in the intended time frame.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction Technical Support team in coordinating customer response and understanding technical issues (ie: member sizing, connectivity, etc..) impacting the project. Use appropriate approximations when this support is not available to meet deadlines.
• Maintain company assigned equipment in good working condition at all times.
• Keep company estimating data confidential and private. Do not disclose prices to vendors, suppliers or others.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural focus or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and architectural intent.
• Accuracy of takeoffs, area calculations and items routinely expected to be estimated or measured.
• Creative thinker with ability to make decisions quickly and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organized and highly detailed.
• Willingness to work within deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting in achieving corporate growth goals.
• Use of basic computer tools and software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and email).

Other Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.