Job Description

• Prepare estimate from quantity take-off on project and complete estimate to computer printout.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Evaluate areas for potential value engineering cost savings.
• Provide leadership to personnel preparing discipline sub estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Develop labor productivity and (installation unit costs where applicable) based on projected site conditions and historical data.
• Prepare detailed listing of material and equipment items for the estimate and to obtain quotes.
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors and be responsible for soliciting quotes. Review quotes for completeness and conformance with plans and specs.
• Responsible for the timely completion of all client-required documents.
• Draft scope/proposal letters for bid and negotiated projects.
• Prior to the issuing of the formal bid package, provide the Chief Estimator with a detailed review of scope, technical requirements, and pricing for the estimated bid package.
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 4 years' estimating or other relevant experience in closing constructions estimates
• Experience in Accubid estimating software, Livecount Cloud, and Bluebeam software preferred
• Experience in CAD or 3D software preferred
• Relocation assistance

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