Estimator’s Duties & Responsibilities to include :
- Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
- Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
- Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
- Creating labor estimates for any project
- Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
- Managing bids from vendors and contractors
- Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
- Writing detailed proposals
- Help compile and maintain a cost database
- Help to maintain the SmartBid database
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Proficiency in mathematics and data analysisExcellent analytical skills and attention to detailFamiliarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projectsExpertise with analytic tools, such as MS Office (Excel), OST or Planswift, SmartBidAbility to read and interpret technical documentsExcellent written communication and interpersonal skillsExceptional time management skillsDependable, conscientious and well spoken