Project Manager Estimator

Job Description

Ideal Experience:

Civil, Structural & Framing experience (single story)

Plan review & take off

Non-plan based, client directed scope preparation & estimating

Primarily self-performed work

Typical sub-trades involved in our projects (MEP & Steel)

General Description

The primary function of the Estimator is to provide accurate scope review, budgets and proposals for our construction projects. Responsibilities include plan review, scope detailing for non-plan based projects, material take off, equipment estimating, labor estimating, sub/vendor RFP, sub/vendor proposal review and scope leveling, prepare project budget, prepare project proposal & prepare change order proposals. Prepare pricing estimates for new projects as well as estimate pricing for change orders for ongoing projects.

We self-perform the majority of the work we do. Experience estimating supervision, labor, material, equipment and transport costs is a must.

Responsibilities as Lead Estimator:

Read and understand bid instructions, bid due dates, plans, specifications & client directives

Prepare a material take off and request pricing from vendors

Prepare an equipment list & duration required for each project

Estimate supervision, labor and other job specific requirements

Attend client pre-bid meetings and subsequent sub/vendor meetings to determine self-performed & sub-contracted scope of work

Identify & incorporate safety controls in budgets

Develop/maintain relationships with current & new suppliers and subcontractors

Develop/maintain relationships with clients & general contractors

Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager

Qualifications

At least 5 years of commercial construction estimating or project management experience

Must possess the knowledge and field experience associated with Civil, Concrete, Structural & Framing work.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills for dealing with clients, contractors, suppliers & company staff.

Ability to read and interpret technical and complex RFPs

Ability to detail the projects’ scope of work, along with any exclusions and qualifications to clearly define what is included in our pricing.

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, Project and Outlook