Estimator
ESTIMATOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Prepares Cost Estimates, Outline Specifications, and Value Engineering for construction projects.
· Investigates design, code, agency, and owner requirements to properly define the scope of work.
· Prepares qualification statements to clarify items that are unclear.
· Other duties may be assigned.
DEFINING THE SCOPE OF WORK:
· Requires the ability to interpret the design intent of the documents and clarifies unclear scope items.
· Understands all building components and their functions.
· Investigates site (and soil) conditions, covenants, restrictions, building codes, and agency requirements in order to determine the scope of work and cost estimate.
· Coordinates with design consultants for proposal documents.
· Prepares abstracts from the specifications and contract.
· Prepares a list of line items to be estimated.
· Performs detail quantity take-offs to determine the quantity of work and waste factors.
· Develops recommendations for voluntary alternates and options for Owner consideration.
DEVELOPING THE PROJECT STRATEGY:
· Develops the initial project strategy and preliminary construction schedule. Obtains input for the strategy from the Director of Preconstruction.
ANALYZING PROJECT RISKS
· Evaluates and reports project risks to the Director of Preconstruction.
PRICING THE WORK:
· Determines the production rates and costs for each detail line item in the estimate.
· Prepares a staffing plan and overhead cost with guidance from the Director of Preconstruction.
· Organizes and leads the bid process for assigned projects.
· Solicits cost and design input from subcontractors while building a professional relationship with them.
· Analyzes subcontractor pricing and compares prices with historical costs for review with the Director of Preconstruction.
· Develops detailed and complete conceptual estimates from limited information.
· Provides cost analysis of design changes during design development phases.
· Maintains and updates tracking tools that track unit costs and summary costs for project components.
PROCURING SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALS:
· Assists the PM with the Procurement and award of Subcontractors including bidding, analysis, and scope definition.
PRESENTING THE ESTIMATE:
· Makes professional presentations to company Associates and Owners to explain the estimate and basis for costs.
· Supports the Team Leader by delivering the work products in a timely manner and provides follow-up assistance to explain the variances and assists with questions as they arise.
· Prepares professional looking customized estimating reports as required for analysis and presentation.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· Four-year college degree in a related field (Engineering or Construction Management).
· Minimum of three to six years of related experience, or training/experience combination.
· 2-3 Years of experience in Large Multi-Family Residential / Apartments / Senior Housing
· Great aptitude for understanding design and cost information, and for converting that into meaningful reports.
· Flexibility to learn new systems and construction methods in order to stay at the leading edge of the business.
Salary: $80,000 to $110,000