Job Description – Estimator II
Summary Objective
The estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on projects under direct supervision as required by clients’ documents and provides complete conceptual and total bid price.
Qualifications
- Experienced Estimator – minimum of 3 years experience as an Estimator or Project Manager
- Must have the ability to conceptually budget, meet deadlines, handle various projects simultaneously, work effectively in a demanding environment, and be willing to go the extra mile
- Experience with construction drawings, specifications, architectural sketches and other related construction documents is a plus
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel/Outlook/Adobe Acrobat Pro), math skills and have well developed time scheduling and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Previous experience in a construction related company is required
- Previous experience with construction estimating take-off software is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Job Responsibilities (essential functions)
- Prepare bid packages
- Prepare quantity take-offs and estimates on various projects
- Develop relationships with manufacturers and manufacturers reps and our clients
- Coordinate, budget, prepare and analyze lighting bids for large scale commercial interiors or high rise core & shell projects
- Provide telephone and online customer assistance
- Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management team
- Develop spreadsheets in MS Excel and prepare bid documents utilizing MS Word and our custom software
- Provide other services such as change order pricing, attending pre-bid conferences and site visits
- Interface with clients, owner's representatives, account executives and contractors
- Other responsibilities as assigned