Estimator - Construction Subcontractor

Job Description Preconstruction Estimator
Reports to: Vice President of Construction
Job Description: The Preconstruction Estimator’s primary responsibility is to analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids, and proposals. Additional responsibilities include developing accurate cost estimates and budgets for construction projects during the pre-construction phase, analyzing project specifications, drawings, and market conditions to determine material costs, labor needs, creating detailed bids, collaborating with stakeholders, and identifying value engineering opportunities, and other factors impacting the overall project budget. #Review project documents
Ensure LHM Construction’s standards of quality and safety are followed
Quantify material costs, labor hourly costs, and sub buy-outs for assigned projects
Develop bid documents for each project
Review subcontractor submittals
Assist with subcontractor buy-out
Assemble quantities into project management tools with a high level of accuracy
Work collaboratively with Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to phase assigned projects
Interview and select winning subcontractors
Participate in project team meetings and client meetings for duration of assigned project
Advanced math skills, ability to visualize in 2D and 3D, and an understanding of risk evaluation
~ High level of fluency reading plans, specifications, and related project documents. This position requires frequent walking, standing, and climbing stairs in/around construction site, apartment homes, models, and properties
This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions (to include but limited to, rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, and sleet), around hazardous chemicals, dust, dirt, and other particulates
Must have the ability to read and comprehend large quantities of information, operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and carry up to 60 lbs. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about office setting