** They must have Commercial Concrete experience. (Vertical Structural or Tilt Wall) * They must be working for a GC
Summary
The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow-up with clients, in an effort to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:
Identifies and quantifies construction elements
Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
Sends new contracts for “Corporate”review
Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers in order to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project
Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing
Completes estimate:
Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements
Creates baseline job duration Determines what special equipment might be job specific
Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate
Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and/or qualifications
Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability
Ensures “Standard Conditions”are included in every proposal
Packages and sends proposal on time;reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.
Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal
Develops client relationship for current and future jobs
Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market
Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid
Tracks project until awarded
Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made
Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager
Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager
Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements
Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees
Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s
Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support
Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision
Reviews potential operations alternatives
Prices changes within necessary timeframe
Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years’related experience;or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)
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