Estimator

Summary

The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and / or processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow-up with clients, in an effort to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner :

• Identifies and quantifies construction elements
• Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
• Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
• Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
• Sends new contracts for “Corporate” review
• Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors / suppliers in order to assess vendor / supplier capabilities for specific project
• Analyzes and scopes vendors / suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
• Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and / or suppliers to commit to best pricing
• Completes estimate :

Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements

Determines what special equipment might be job specific

Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability

Requirements

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job :

When you join Baker, you become part of a team that is driven to do more. We offer an excellent pay and benefits package, extensive training, and a culture that is built on the values of People, Honor, and Grit.