Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Estimator responsible for preparing budgets, estimates and pre- bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure.

Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work.

The Estimator will supervise a team of cost engineers who support departmental and organizational goals through their efforts.

Job Responsibilities includes (but may not be limited to) :

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all CSI division systems for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and construction documents).
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management teams assistance.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently with ability to multi-task.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• May assist the project management team in soliciting and analyzing subcontractor and vendor pricing input when required.
• Prepares and presents budget presentations to owners and architects.
• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets customers expectations.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours and post-bid interviews as required.
• Develops unit costs accurately and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Performs technical / plan review when required.
• Considers and understands problems, and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Develops knowledge in building designs, systems and construction materials through available resources and use this knowledge in guiding the owner to a viable project.
• Accurately assesses and plans takeoff workload.
• Ensures all data placed in the historical database is accurate.
• May assist in purchasing or buyout duties.
• Participates in Redi-check document review workshops.
• Leads in the training and development of cost engineers.
• Other duties upon request.

Qualifications :

Working Conditions :

Level 10 Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Veterans.

All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.