Estimator
Summary of Position:
The estimator will take the project, mentally build the project, pull the necessary components together
and establish, in an accurate manner, the anticipated cost of the project. Responsibilities include:
- Handle the bid from the project invite through submitting the project quote
- Determine quantities of materials in various trades by using estimating department software: Quotesoft
- Solicits and receives subcontractor and vendor bids, reviewing for scopes of work and pricing for completeness
- Attends pre‐bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building, as necessary
- Bidding assistance for project managers
- Design build and conceptual budgeting
- Manage estimating logs
- Buy out project once awarded
Qualifications
- Strong computer skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Being accountable for the position and projects assigned
- Deadline and detail oriented
- Self‐starter with ability to work with little supervision
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing situations
- Minimum 3 years construction experience
- Coachable