Commercial Construction Estimator

ABOUT US :

Full-service Atlanta based general contractor seeks a Construction Estimator to assist with all aspects of estimating. The Estimator supports delivery of properly organized estimates, budgets and schedules, including managing the company's risk. Our client portfolio includes higher education task orders, historic restorations, multi-family, senior living, municipal facilities, tenant build outs, and community amenities.

ABOUT THE JOB :

The Construction Estimator will be responsible for accurate quantity surveys, preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes, quote analysis, and estimating the cost of self-perform work. The Estimator will be a self-starter and work efficiently with some supervision. The Estimator must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work as part of a team. Other duties include, but are not limited to :

• Aid in developing full-scope cost estimates based on proposal documentation on a variety of negotiated bids, hard bids, design-build and GMP projects for various public and private clients
• Interpret and analyze project drawings and technical specifications, proposals and other documentation
• Responsible for accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications
• Assist in developing the initial project plan and project execution schedule
• Responsible for the preparation and documentation of project estimate following estimating policy and procedures
• Prepare detailed, comprehensive subcontractor and vendor work scopes
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations
• Analyze and compare subcontractor and vendor quotations. Liaise with subcontractors and vendors for clarification of issues and scope
• Present and promote work product and findings to senior and executive management
• Perform research for means and methods, materials, costs and construction techniques and services
• Perform site visits on pursuits and ongoing projects, attend industry trade and outreach events
• Assist project team with quantity takeoff, pricing and bidding of construction projects and various disciplines of the project
• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
• Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline
• Enters all relevant information into database

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