Position Overview - Commercial Construction
The Estimator is responsible for estimating work of particular projects by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications and related documents.
Primary Responsibilities
- Acquires understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand
- Selects metrics to produce valid estimates
- Prepares construction budget by studying home plans, updating specifications, and identifying/projecting costs for each evaluation
- Communicates with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
- Prepares estimates and purchase orders in detail for all products
- Visits sites to gather essential information
- Ensures timely completion of estimates
- Manages bid pricing from all vendors
- Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Prepare detailed reports for bids for submission to appropriate parties
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a construction estimator
- Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
- Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
- Comfortable with numbers and technology
- Excellent knowledge of bid software
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Well-organized
Education and/or Experience
- 7+ years’ experience in construction estimating
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
- Strong understanding of commercial construction
- Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
- Must be fluent in English
- Strong customer service skills
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines