Estimator

Estimator I

The Estimator I is responsible for aiding the project lead estimator during the bid process. Assists in preparing quantity take-offs on projects, obtaining price estimates and bids from subcontractors and material vendors, and with budgets and bids by collaborating with the preconstruction team.

Essential Functions:

• Identify scope items within plans and specifications.
• Inform and update preconstruction team about estimate progress and or challenges.
• Supports preconstruction team with all items required to submit bids.
• Organize, review, and analyze subcontractor proposals to identify any scope inconsistencies.
• Performs quantity takeoffs across multiple trades in preparation for bid and budget submission.
• Assist project team with required documentation for job turn-over meetings.
• Assists with preparing Job Turn-Over meeting scheduled by the preconstruction team.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and takes pictures and notes of existing site and building conditions. Inform precon team of current conditions and project challenges.
• Assists with preparing preconstruction strategy meetings to learn estimate and bidding processes.
• Maintain and update cost data base.
• Establish and demonstrates skills and knowledge for advancement to estimator II position.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendor partners.
• General knowledge of labor and material costs, ability to read, interpret and make quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of construction procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to clearly document and record information.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Effective time management in working with timelines and deadlines.
• The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously and an accurate and timely manner.
• Considerable skill in problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations.
• Establish and demonstrates skills and knowledge for advancement to estimator II position.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or 4 additional years of relevant experience
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Required skills needed but not limited to the following:
• Strong math ability.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of estimating software or database management preferred

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; dexterity and flexibility are required for physical tasks.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 50 pounds on a periodic basis and be able to push/pull over 50 pounds on a periodic basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least eight hours per day.
• The employee must be able to work and adapt to outside temperature fluctuations such as the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter months.
• Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.