Estimator

Responsibilities for EstimatorAnalyze labor, material, and time requirements for a projectEstimate costs by looking at the entire projectPresent cost estimates to upper managementPrepare reports detailing all of the costs going into a projectNotice differences between estimated cost and actual costLook at customer requirements for a projectWork with the sales team to prepare proposalsCoordinate scope coverage with multiple trade contractors to ensure complete coverage on projectsExperience with conceptual and schematic design budgeting with limited informationAbility to identify trades/scopes required for a project with or without a complete spec manualPrepare high level quality takeoffs and apply unit pricingExtensive understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook: Knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam preferredCompare scopes and utilize leveling charts or scope comparison sheets to identify lowest complete bidsAttend owner scheduled site visits with subcontractorsConduct constructability and cost control review with in-house design teamQualifications for Estimator2 years of experience working as an estimatorAbility to work independentlyAbility to put together a professional presentationAbility to create reports on costing dataAmazing analytical and math skillsAbility to work well on a teamVery detail orientedAbility to understand technical drawings and requirementsDeep knowledge of how processes work