ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Prepares weekly bid calendar and ensures timely completion of estimates.
- Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
- Reviews construction documents and understands scope of work to bid.
- Executes take-offs of construction documents.
- Obtains pricing for materials.
- Obtains bids from subcontractors and reviews scope of work to analyze subcontractor’s quotes for best value.
- Manages the subcontractor solicitation process using CMiC bid invitations to subcontractors / vendors and ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package with a minimum of 3 bids per scope when possible.
- Consults with clients, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions, and resolve issues related to the project.
- Makes an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available.
- Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items.
- Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
- Attends on-site pre-bid / proposal conferences and site visits.
- Utilizes the appropriate company and industry historical data for pricing estimates.
- Responsible for entire bid process across all divisions of work for a multi-family construction project.
- Takes on a new project from start to finish in the bid / estimating process; then once the GMP is finalized, takes the lead on the buy-out process.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- BS in Construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in estimating with a general contractor.
- Very familiar with multi-family construction projects in Florida, including in-depth knowledge of Florida's building code requirements (i.
e. CMU construction, stucco).
- Strong organizational, supervisory, decision making, and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Must be computer literate and receptive to emerging technology and software programs.
- Proficient knowledge of pre-construction and its practices
- Ability to read, interpret and understand plans proficiently is a requirement.
- Ability to read specifications and understand the subject matter.
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