Estimator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Prepare preliminary cost studies to determine the feasibility of intended projects, including the analysis of different site locations, building uses, size, internal components, general analysis of different construction systems and methods as well as governmental requirements.

Perform Design Cost Control - Create, in concert with the design professionals and key subcontractors, the construction specifications to be used in generating the final construction drawings for design/build projects.

Prepare final construction estimates of the project once fully designed, focusing on bid document interpretation and clarification during the formal estimate process. Perform plan review and generate trade summaries Work with subcontractors and design professionals to resolve all issues related to estimate. Receive, organize and qualify subcontractor proposals to determine "low", "qualified" subcontractors. Prepare formal estimate in Timberline Precision estimating software. Prepare estimate related presentation-grade documents (qualification, exclusions, allowances, alternates, value engineering, drawings list, line item breakdown, etc.) for presentation to client(s).

Effectively evaluate construction systems and methods for alternate solutions to budget constraints, including the research necessary to understand, organize, price and present same suggestions to client.

Perform subcontractor buyout procedures, including subcontractor comparison spreadsheet, writing letters of intent, writing subcontracts and preparing a buyout recap sheet.

Assist in presentations to client by providing cost analysis, informational items and value engineering cost savings suggestions.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Four year college degree in construction related field, or commensurate experience plus a minimum of two years construction cost estimating related experience.

Experience in commercial projects of at least $5 million
Working knowledge of several functional areas, plus specialization in one area.
Windows Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Database management software (Access, Paradox) knowledge
Bid-Fax-type software knowledge


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