Project Estimator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Project Estimator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Producing bid proposals for constructions projects;
- Quantity take-offs and the review of subcontractor proposals for preparation of bids;
- Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information;
- Prepare bid documents and estimates to be delivered to potential customer;
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents;
- Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements;
- Must evaluate sub-contractors and vendors quotes for accuracy and completion;
- Provide updates to sales representatives on quotes going to customers assigned to them;
- Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons;
- Develop customer quotes based on specification documents, employing value engineering methods to meet or exceed the intent of the specification;
- Reviews and assesses market data with business development team to accurately prepare bids for proposals;
- Maintain the Power Systems Industry Representative credential via Dealer Performance Center;
- Creating and maintaining work orders;
- Review subcontractors/vendor quotes for completeness and RFP/IFB compliance;
- Perform estimate take offs from specifications and plans.
Requirements:
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports as it relates to project specific targets;
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management a plus;
- Competent using Microsoft Excel and other Office products;
- Previous experience in a similar estimating or engineering position;
- Five years of estimating experience including project estimating;
- Strong initiative, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Communication Skills;
- Must be able to read and understand plans and specifications;
- Experience in both brownfield and greenfield projects;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Solid interpersonal and written communication skills;
- Know simple Bookkeeping;
- Thoroughness and reliability;
- Ideal candidate must be organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven.