About this role
Job Description Summary
Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.
Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Review project plans, requirements and specifications
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
- Prepare bid coordination and project site visits
- Determine labor and construction equipment costs
- Prepare production based conceptual estimates
- Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
- Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
- Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
- Participate in bid compilation on bid day
- Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
- Perform post-bid buyouts (if applicable)
- Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with SelfPerform trades including Drywall, Div. 8, Div. 10 and Millwork
- Demonstrated knowledge of drywall systems, metal framing, insulation, acoustical ceilings, doors/frames/hardware, Division 10 specialties, and light architectural millwork.
- Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
- Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
- Minimum 3 Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
- Experience and understanding of production based estimating