Estimator

ESTIMATOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares Cost Estimates, Outline Specifications, and Value Engineering for construction projects.

Investigates design, code, agency, and owner requirements to properly define the scope of work.

Prepares qualification statements to clarify items that are unclear.

Other duties may be assigned.

DEFINING THE SCOPE OF WORK:

Requires the ability to interpret the design intent of the documents and clarifies unclear scope items.

Understands all building components and their functions.

Investigates site (and soil) conditions, covenants, restrictions, building codes, and agency requirements in order to determine the scope of work and cost estimate.

Coordinates with design consultants for proposal documents.

Prepares abstracts from the specifications and contract.

Prepares a list of line items to be estimated.

Performs detail quantity take-offs to determine the quantity of work and waste factors.

Develops recommendations for voluntary alternates and options for Owner consideration.

DEVELOPING THE PROJECT STRATEGY:

Develops the initial project strategy and preliminary construction schedule. Obtains input for the strategy from the Director of Preconstruction.

ANALYZING PROJECT RISKS

Evaluates and reports project risks to the Director of Preconstruction.

PRICING THE WORK:

Determines the production rates and costs for each detail line item in the estimate.

Prepares a staffing plan and overhead cost with guidance from the Director of Preconstruction.

Organizes and leads the bid process for assigned projects.

Solicits cost and design input from subcontractors while building a professional relationship with them.

Analyzes subcontractor pricing and compares prices with historical costs for review with the Director of Preconstruction.

Develops detailed and complete conceptual estimates from limited information.

Provides cost analysis of design changes during design development phases.

Maintains and updates tracking tools that track unit costs and summary costs for project components.

PROCURING SUBCONTRACTORS AND MATERIALS:

Assists the PM with the Procurement and award of Subcontractors including bidding, analysis, and scope definition.

PRESENTING THE ESTIMATE:

Makes professional presentations to company Associates and Owners to explain the estimate and basis for costs.

Supports the Team Leader by delivering the work products in a timely manner and provides follow-up assistance to explain the variances and assists with questions as they arise.

Prepares professional looking customized estimating reports as required for analysis and presentation.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Four-year college degree in a related field (Engineering or Construction Management).

Minimum of three to six years of related experience, or training/experience combination.

2-3 Years of experience in Large Multi-Family Residential / Apartments / Senior Housing

Great aptitude for understanding design and cost information, and for converting that into meaningful reports.

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