Construction Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY The Estimator is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating, daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Work cohesively with Estimating Coordinator to manage and fulfill all requirements for the bid submission. · Responsible to understand and complete Projects from Bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and Pre-Bid Meetings, as applicable. · Responsible to interpret Bid documents and create spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the Scope of Work completely. Required to generate and track RFI questions, review, and process agenda. · Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage. · Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission. Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work. · Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program.

Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals. · Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary. · Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated. · Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors. · For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. awardees, formalize agreement by issuing Letters of Intent. · Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, and buyout status. · Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE · 3 years of experience estimating for a commercial general contractor · School and Public Municipality (Fire Stations, Libraries, Police Stations, Community Centers, etc.) estimating experience is a plus · A proven record of successfully bidding and budgeting projects and maintaining healthy, sustained subcontractor relationships. · Experience with the subcontractor post-bid buyout and negotiation process, including issuance of Letters of Intent · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs, primarily Outlook, Excel, and Word. · Bluebeam Revu experience is preferred Compensation details: 70000-100000 Yearly Salary PI3a804a4860f2-31181-33510755