Estimator II

Job Title: Estimator 2

Location: Columbus, OH

Type: Direct Hire

Job Duties

· Communicate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Scheduling, Costs Leads, and Change Management: scope, unit quantities, budgets, historical pricing, and estimates.

· Perform detailed material and quantity takeoffs from plans, specification, and scope packages.

· Develop detailed estimates including the ability to properly select labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors and applying production rates to tasks.

· Document all estimate scope and assumptions and develop a Basis of Estimate report.

· Perform peer reviews of other Estimatorsâ work.

· Must be able to discuss estimates with clients in a confident and constructive manner.

· Must have the ability to communicate with clients respectively and in a manner that promotes confidence in our work and brand image and that develops positive relationship growth with the clients.

· Develop detailed critical path schedules to support and finalize estimates of time-based tasks.

· Be familiar with and express understanding of the AACE Cost Estimating Standards.

· Have a good understanding of the entire life-cycle of projects and the stakeholder costs involved (i.e,. Environmental, Survey, Land, Owner Costs, Construction Management, Inspection, Etc.)

· Ensure costs estimates are issued on time with documents to support the estimate assumptions, exclusions, and anticipated accuracy ranges.

· Interpret drawings, technical specifications, quoted pricing documents, engineering standards, permit language, and contracts to use as a basis of estimate.

· Work closely with Project Managers to review project scope, identify deviations from planned scope and budgets, and explain variances.

Educational Requirements/Skills

· BA/BS Degree preferred or equivalent field experience.

· Estimator II- 8-12 yearsâ experience

· Field construction background a plus

· Hands-on experience and general knowledge of estimating, including budgeting, change management, construction, and reporting.

· Thorough knowledge of cost estimating software and methodologies.

· Possesses and is recognized as a functional expert and thought leader in estimating.

· Ability to interpret documents for cost, estimating, change management.

· Ability to understand agreements, and purchase orders.

· Ability to understand and interpret detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, standards, and permits.

· Proficiency level with Microsoft Office products. Experience with HCSS (HeavyBid) Estimating software and On-Screen Takeoff a plus

· Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Accuracy and attention to detail critical.