Estimator/contractor

Req ID: 7460 - Travel: Up to 25% - Number of Openings: 1

Summary
The Estimator is responsible for preparing time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes. The Estimator follows up with clients to overcome obstacles to contract award and provides on‑going cost estimate support to operations for awarded contracts.

Roles and Responsibilities

Identifies and quantifies construction elements

Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing

Provides initial data for entry into Commence software

Provides Contracts Department with applicable specification documents to identify insurance requirements

Sends new contracts for "Corporate" review

Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers to assess capabilities for specific projects

Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity

Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing

Completes estimate:

Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements

Creates baseline job duration

Determines what special equipment might be job specific

Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate

Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and/or qualifications:

Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability

Ensures "Standard Conditions" are included in every proposal

Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; attempts to secure language that allows for final retentions after 60 days of completion of Baker work

Packages and sends proposal on time; reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.

Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal

Develops client relationship for current and future jobs

Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market

Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid

Tracks project until awarded

Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made

Sets up transition meeting for Project Manager

Copies pricing, quotes, and pertinent proposal information for Project Manager

Prepares rough schedule for job duration, including cash flow and man‑hour requirements

Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager's invitees

Conveys understanding of low‑qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor's

Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support

Communicates General Contractor's/owner's schedule and needs with field supervision

Reviews potential operations alternatives

Prices changes within necessary timeframe

Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)

Competencies

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Good listening skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume

Must be able to interface with clients and co-workers

Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

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