Estimator Responsibilities:
- Participate in the preparation of conceptual cost models, budgets and feasibility models based on historical cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
- Identify and report problems or deficiencies to the Project Manager
- Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input; provide comparisons, cost-saving, and value engineering options
- Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in heavy civil industry projects
- Must have the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
- Provide estimating review support to the development team
- Prepare project cost estimates from the client's RFQ documents and drawings and any other information learned during the pre-bid showing
- Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager, and client with regards to cost estimating activities
Estimator Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Business preferred
- 3+ years' experience as an Estimator within commercial or multifamily construction
- Proficient with relevant construction computer software and Microsoft Office