Construction Estimator

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Job Title: Construction Estimator
Schedule: Day shift from 8:30am-5:00pm with some overtime if needed.
Salary: $64,000-$100,000

Summary
Under supervision of the Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager or General Manager, Construction Estimator performs estimation for design, engineering, and construction as a member of design-builder’s preconstruction team. Works closely with internal and external design and engineering teams from early stage of design development to the completion of the projects.

Responsibilities
The following is a list of representative duties. Other duties may be assigned that may reasonably follow and relate to essential tasks.

• Accurately reads blueprints, specifications and the other technical documents, and understands the scope of work for preparing bid documents, correspondence, and estimate.
• Stays up to date with safety codes and improvements in constructions.
• Navigates and understands building codes and other site-related codes and regulations.
• Prepares preliminary budget forecasts on schematic or progress designs for preconstruction design teams.
• Works closely with architects and other internal and external professionals throughout the projects.
• Maintains an up-to-date file or library of bids, engineering firms, trade contractors/suppliers, material and equipment brochures and catalogues.
• Coordinates and conducts contractor pre-bid meetings onsite or online.
• Keeps close communications with key contractors/bidders during bids and constructions.
• Prepares bid documents for construction projects with preconstruction design team and external engineers.
• Evaluates offers to purchase by site requirements, additions, and costing changes.
• Resolves cost by analyzing and collecting information.
• Stays being watchful for possible value engineering and cost saving options.
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans for supervisors’ reviews.
• Schedules meetings with clients, site managers and staff as required.
• Processes paperwork and travels to building sites as required.
• Monitors construction processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to navigate specifications and plans with through knowledges
• Proficiency in demonstrating proposals and projects
• Ability to handle multiple assignments at once
• Knowledge of the latest building codes and site-related codes and regulations
• Close attention to detail
• Strong and effective negotiation skills, both verbally and written
• Reading ability to understand information contained in memoranda, reports and bulletins, etc., effectively
• Ability to operate computer and other business machines with speed and accuracy
• Math skills including algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic needed to prepare takeoffs, estimates, and cost analysis
• Strong time management skill, communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills

Environmental and Physical Demands of the Position

• Typical office, industrial operation or construction site environment
• Physically fit to walk in the construction site from one end to the other, ability to obtain information needed for estimation
• Bending/twisting and reaching
• Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
• Lifting and carrying 50 pounds or less
• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and stooping
• Talking and hearing; use of the phone
• Hold a valid US driver’s license

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction or a similar field from an accredited college or university, or;
• Any combination of education and experience provides the necessary knowledge and skills.