About Job:
The Project Estimator is primarily responsible for providing accurate, timely plumbing estimates for various sized construction projects by successfully utilizing technology and software and working closely with members of both the internal and external Estimating teams.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of estimating experience
- Organized individual who has good time management and can prioritize and meet deadlines
- Tech-savvy & open to learning new estimating software if no prior experience
- Experience with digital estimating software preferred, ideal if the experience is with Procore Estimating/Esticom specifically
- Able to communicate, schedule, analyze information, and take responsibility for all estimating duties
- Detail oriented
- Strong teamwork/team-player abilities
Responsibilities:
- Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Supervise and coordinate personnel in assembling estimates
- Work with project management team on how project was bid when contract is awarded
- Cultivate strong relationships with contractors and clients
- Thoroughly review front ends and specifications for scope or pricing impact items
- Obtain subcontractor quotes and evaluate material and equipment
- Prepare conceptual estimates for budgeting projects or ROMs
- Review bid documents for potential conflicts and issues
- Communicate with clients, gather all necessary data, and analyze all information in order to assemble complete project cost
- Confer with general contractors/construction managers, engineers, and designers on changes or adjustments for estimates
- Prepare value engineering and voluntary alternate opportunities and pricing
- Follow company procedures for communication, dialogue, time sheets, and assembling of estimates
- Attend project job walks as needed for estimates
- Develop and maintain cost databases
Experience:
- Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
- Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)
