The primary responsibilities of the Estimator are to:
? Review construction documents and understands scope of work to bid using state and federal standards.
? Execute take-offs of construction documents.
? Obtain quotes from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed.
? Prepare cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
? Communicate with Managing Member of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted or contract items.
? Develop and maintain company resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
? Attend departmental / proposal / project meetings as required.
Specific Duties:
? Extensive experience in understanding project scope including performing, leading, and directing quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost analysis. Skilled in understanding technical discipline processes. Broad knowledge of engineering and construction codes and standards.
? Experience with estimates that include Duct Banks.
? Build relationships and obtain pricing from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed.
? Prepares cost analysis for material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
? Communicates with proposal team of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quotes or contract items.
? Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
? Reviews all bid and contract documents with legal department interface.
? Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
? Develop and maintain historical database for geographical areas, labor rates, union labor specifics, installation rates, equipment & material pricing, contingency and escalation.
? Proficient in various estimating methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to the estimate types, classifications, and components.
? Complete understanding of market pricing and pricing sources in the area of specialization.