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Employment Type:   Full-Time 

FSLA:  Salary/Exempt 

Division:  Estimating 

Department: Estimating 

Reports to: Chief Estimator 

Supervisory Duties: Yes 

Estimate complex and large-scale jobs, including conceptual estimates, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, systems studies and comparisons, value engineering, subcontractor relations and staying abreast of industry developments applicable to estimating. 

Responsibilities / Essential Functions 

  • Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the project(s). 
  • Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations. 
  • Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects. 
  • Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members. 
  • Effectively communicate with all stakeholders. 
  • Participate in business development activities, presentations and interviews. 
  • Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work. 
  • Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner. 
  • Prepare value engineering and risk analysis. 
  • Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate. 
  • Prepare cost comparisons/reconcile with previous estimates. 
  • Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process. 
  • Prepare Exhibit B, and/or scope sheets. 
  • Ensure quality control of bids and estimates. 
  • Prepare an in-house budget and GMP. 

Key Skills 

  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. 
  • Highly developed sense of professional ethics. 
  • Ability to work both on a team as well as independently. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy. 
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes and create efficiencies.  
  • High attention to detail.  
  • Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.  
  • Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize. 

Required Experience

  • BS or MS in Engineering or Construction Management with a minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating field. 
  • 8+ years of experience in construction.  
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel.  
  • Proficiency in specialized estimating software.  
  • Understanding of the influence of market conditions on pricing.