Construction Estimator
Bauer Builders, Inc. is seeking a Construction Estimator will project construction costs by collecting and studying information. The estimator analyzes specifications, proposals, and other documents to produce project take-offs/estimates delineating project costs and timelines. The duties include total responsibility for the preparation of all estimates and bidding.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar background is required
Experience
- 5+ years of experience working in the construction field, metal fabrication environment, similar or related position
- Proven experience as a construction estimator with an in-depth knowledge of the construction industry
- Successfully used mathematical calculations and technology in the scope of work
- Ability to read contract documents and contract drawings
- Competency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and estimating
- Thorough understanding of mathematical computations, percentages, and geometry
- The ability to communicate clearly on technical topics
- Ability to read, interpret and clarify blueprint plans and specifications
- Must possess excellent reporting skills
- Must possess excellent documentation skills
- Must be a self-starter
- Must be results oriented with the ability to manage “multiple” priorities effectively
- Must be well-organized and reliable
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
- A positive outlook and a willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Use company training, processes, and procedures when estimating for consistency of results
- Review full specifications, plans, and addendum associated with the project. Complete by the requested due date and take off all items that are to be estimated
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
- Source, identify, and secure accurate processes for structural computations (testing and loading), bonds, licenses, insurance requirements, materials, engineering hours, shop labor, freight, field installation, sales tax, and overhead
- Double-check calculations to bid offers before they are ready for submittal
- Prepare a project proposal in detail outlining all inclusions and exclusions
- Resolve estimating problems before reaching the CFO.
- Prepare a scope list of all items included in the estimate and review it with the CFO. This includes any qualifications or exceptions.
- Ability to cooperate, participate and be a team player in accomplishing and meeting the company’s goals and objectives.
- Analyze drawings and specifications.
- Understand contractual terms and conditions.
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for stipulated price, build, and construction/project management formatted projects.
- Provide clear and detailed quantity take-offs.
- Organize sub-contractor’s quotations, and negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents.
- Provide and maintain unit pricing for material and labor costing.
- Formulate cost and labor breakdown for estimates.
When a project is awarded
- Prepare for the turn-over meeting.
- Ensure a job packet is prepared and details the estimated start and completion dates, write-up any unusual conditions or job requirements; establish how change orders are to be communicated, quoted, and approved, and establish a schedule of values for the Accounting department
- Review the estimate with the operations staff through hand-off meetings.
- Answer questions concerning the estimate. The estimate is used for project planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining project cost-effectiveness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.