Commercial Construction Estimator

Position Overview:

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Lead and coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
• Interact with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned, may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc.
• Works with the Senior Project Manager and VP to assign responsibilities on each project
• Oversight of the Indiana estimating process for all projects including maintenance of standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.
• Works with Corporate office to prepare bid forms, request bid bonds, insurance, and coordinate delivery of bid documents between offices.
• Develop and maintain project lead log for the Indiana Office.
• Maintain prequalification for State, City & County Agencies
• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers in support of project bids.
• Attend outreach events in effort to identify subcontractor and bid opportunities
• Provide complete detailed estimates for concrete work, structures, earthwork, piling, etc.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Track awarded contracts as required
• Maintain subcontractor data base and develop positive relationships with subcontractors