Senior Estimator

Title : Senior Estimator

Position Role : The estimator's primary role is to provide complete and thorough cost estimates on bid opportunities assigned to them by the senior management team. Estimators will review all necessary documents, including but not limited to, door schedules, floor plans, hardware sets, specifications, and project schedules. Estimates must be complete using proper cost code structure, so projects can be properly broken down and managed upon award. Estimates are to be performed by individual estimators and supported by administrative staff as needed.

Report to Director of Preconstruction

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Maintain bid schedule for each assigned project estimate.
• Participation in weekly Allegheny Commercial Doors LLC meetings
• Bid projects using documents supplied by contractor.
• Seek multiple quotes for necessary items i.e., wood doors, hollow metal doors, hardware, etc.
• Enter bids using Comsense.
• Review necessary security documentation for doors / hardware.
• Present bids to D.O.E. for review prior to submittal
• Present value-engineered alternative door / hardware when requested.
• Participate in de-scope meetings to review bids.
• Properly document changes made during de-scope meetings.
• Share documented changes via SharePoint.
• Prepare hand-off documents.
• Must be completed a minimum two days prior to scheduled meeting.
• Must be completed in accordance with standard file structure.
• Must be completed on SharePoint / viewable by all necessary parties.
• Hand off Doc's should be organized and represent the "as sold scope and budget."
• Maintain proper info on CRM software.
• Follow up with customers as planned during weekly strategy meeting.
• Work to accomplish estimating goals as defined by D.O.E.
• Participate in contract review process.
• Complete required training and person growth plans

Estimating Procedures

Procedures for bidding a job :

Jobs assigned to estimator using Smartsheet bid schedule.

Door schedule entered in Comsense.

Floor plans reviewed for the following :

Hardware

Detailing

RFIs identified and submitted as needed at each prior stage

Addendum

Request for quotes sent (including but not limited)- Note; RFQ's should be supplied for each material type.

Quotes received.

Allegheny Millwork Installation Quote

Margins established by President; margins determined with consideration to :

Bid documents prepared and bid submitted, once approved by VP of Parecon