ESTIMATOR
Prepare estimates based on plans and specifications, solicit bids from subcontractors, hold pre-bid meetings and distributes design information. Creates proposals, bid presentation documents, outlines schedules, budgets, and manages bid days. Works with the project manager and senior estimator.
• Bid Solicitation & Collection
• Quantity Takeoff
• Scope of Work Coordination
• Scope Adherence
• Plan & Specification Review
• Contractor Pre-Bid Meetings
• Bid Tabulation
• Estimate Building
• Bid Presentation
• Database & Data
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or associated qualification. If no degree held, a competent resume of project management experience is required
• Capable of understanding plans and specifications and able to relate them effectively to subcontractors and owners
• Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, subcontractor capabilities and building materials
• Good working knowledge of contracts, insurance, and bonding
• Familiarity with construction software for takeoff and preparing estimates
• Proficient in MS office
• Able to use scheduling software and capable of putting a working schedule together
• Understanding of consultant’s responsibilities and our obligations for Design Bid Build, Construction Manager at Risk and Design Build delivery methods
• Knowledge of building code and city requirements