The Estimator is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating, daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

·           Work cohesively with Estimating Coordinator to manage and fulfill all requirements for the bid submission.

·           Responsible to understand and complete Projects from Bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and Pre-Bid Meetings, as applicable.

·           Responsible to interpret Bid documents and create spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the Scope of Work completely. Required to generate and track RFI questions, review, and process agenda.

·           Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage.

·           Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission. Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work.

·           Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program. Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals.

·           Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary.

·           Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated.

·           Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors.

·           For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. awardees, formalize agreement by issuing Letters of Intent.

·           Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, and buyout status.

·           Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages.

Compensation details: 110000-130000 Yearly Salary