Project Estimator

Essential Functions:

§ Estimate the costs for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor services.

§ Review and interpret architectural and engineering plans, drawings, and project specifications to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.

§ Conduct site visits and assessments to gather essential information, assess site conditions, and identify potential challenges.

§ Prepare detailed cost breakdowns, including itemized quantities and unit costs for various project components.

§ Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive bids and negotiate favorable terms.

§ Analyze costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and overhead, to determine accurate project estimates.

§ Suggest value engineering options to optimize project costs without compromising quality.

§ Identify potential risks and uncertainties in cost estimates and develop mitigation strategies.

§ Prepare comprehensive and competitive bid proposals for clients that meet project specifications.

§ Collaborate with project management teams to ensure a seamless transition from the estimating phase to the construction phase.

§ Maintain accurate records of all estimating activities and documents for future reference and auditing purposes.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Works well under the stress and pressure of a deadline such as bid due dates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Client focus. Possesses exceptional customer services skills and builds strong and lasting relationships with vendors and customers.
• Effective communication and negotiating skills. Communicates professionally and politely with customers, subcontractors, architects, and other vendors; working to develop and maintain these relationships.
• Able to think quickly and critically to help solve any problems that may arise.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to daily changing needs of the project, customer, or the business.
• Strong work ethic

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Normal office environment
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time working at a computer.
• Able to walk and navigate through a jobsite.
• Some exposure to loud noises while on the jobsite.

Education and Experience:

• Four (4) year business or construction management and/or engineering degree or its equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated construction estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of construction principals, practices, methods, and materials.
• Procore software experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software.
• Demonstrated performance of multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction environment with accuracy and attention to detail
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work closely with subcontractors and clients while representing the company in a professional manner
• Valid Driver's license and auto insurance required.

Office and Travel:

• Overnight travel for bid walk-throughs is expected.
• Site visits to jobsites at strategic intervals.
• Travel to client meetings as requested.