Estimator

Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Estimating Department: Estimating Reports to: Chief Estimator Supervisory Duties: Yes Salary Range: $108,000 - $121,000 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.