Construction Estimator
Established Interiors General Contracting company seeking experienced Construction Estimator for current and anticipated new business volume.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Preparing complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
- Performing a constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issues.
- Performing value engineering by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
- Serving as liaison with subcontractors and design team (architects, engineers, consultants).
- Preparing detailed estimate of entire scope of assigned trades, building systems, and/or overall project cost.
- Preparing and assembling bids and proposals for different contract types (lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus, etc.)
- Analyzing all contract documents (plans, specifications, etc.) to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
- Analyzing existing site conditions or construction sequences, logistics and phasing requirements to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
- Creating Requests for Information (RFIs) and reacting to responses.
- Attending Scope Reconciliation Meetings with fellow Estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
- Preparing scope/leveling sheets for assigned trades.
- Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work. Determining if scope is covered and managing risk of scope gaps.
- Meeting with subcontractors to finalize scope.
- Working with operations staff and fellow Estimators to ensure that general conditions and general requirements items are properly addressed in the estimate.
- May work with preconstruction team in development of project or in the pursuit of new opportunities.
- Supervising Assistant Estimators and/or Interns as assigned, including completion of performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Knowledge of building construction methods and materials and their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, systems, and trade practices.
- Ability to read and have a basic understanding of general contracts, subcontract documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Basic understanding of accounting, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
- Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
