Commercial Estimator

The primary responsibility of the Estimator is to prepare accurate, timely, and competitive estimates on all projects: efficiently interact with subcontractors to ensure accurate and timely bids on all projects.

The duties of this position include the following: these duties may be modified and other duties may be assigned to meet the needs of the business:

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in responsibilities for pricing and bid specifications. Decisions can bind company into contractual agreements.
• Quantify systems on all aspects of specifications, for the purpose of conducting value engineering on costs and product options. Prepare estimates [quantify take-offs, pricing structure] on projects (tenant improvement, commercial, communities and residential).
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare timeframes, costs, materials, and labor estimates.
• Establish pricing and conduct feasibility comparisons on changes and comparisons to cost estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to costs estimates. Conduct negotiations.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and internal project team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Verify subcontractor references and coordinate prequalification requests.
• Abstract bids and coordinate subcontractor bid process and results.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with building partners (i.e., subcontractors, architects, etc.)
• Participate in presentations to prospective clients when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Preferred :

• Duties require good judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with last-minute changes or critical issues.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Detail oriented.
• Ability to work and interact with all company departments and external business contacts.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoys dealing with people. Able to work in a team environment.
• Solid proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products, especially Excel, knowledge of OST computer applications helpful.
• Understanding of Wespac’s Code of Ethics, and implementation into daily activities.

Education and Experience Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree not required, but preferred.
• Five (5) years of bidding and estimating experience required.
• Construction experience required.