Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities of Estimator :

• Will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required; meticulous attention to detail.
• Review plans and specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data, prepare quantity takeoff, labor and material pricing and equipment costs.
• Create, send and manage subcontractor and material supplier requests for pricing.
• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, quality or availability of materials.
• Interpret project plans and specifications.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations; calculate mathematical extensions. Must have good knowledge of geometric formulas and equations required to calculate quantities in performing quantity takeoffs and estimating.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, in addition to a general understanding of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Organize, manage, process and complete all payment applications and other reports in a timely manner.
• Frequently work within tight time restraints to quickly place bids on jobs or help determine the cost feasibility.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners and architects.
• Responsible for the overall project including cost, schedule, quality, safety and promoting a good relationship with the client.
• Write subcontract and material purchase order agreements using the company’s standard forms; track and

monitor the issuance and return in a contract log.

Microsoft Windows and other programs as needed.