Estimator

Description:

The Opportunity: The Estimator PM - Construction position is the oversight of the project cycle for construction projects and controls construction costs by collecting and studying information. Help manage projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepares construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.

Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.

Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.

Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.

Maintains quality service by following organization standards.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge:

reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Using ProContractor software to estimate projects.

Attending all appropriate company meeting.

Coordinate and provide clear and concise direction to lead foreman, crews and subcontractors.

Evaluate the contractual scope of work. Review the project in-depth.

Build external relationships that promote project success; with General Contractors.

Requirements:

Must have at least 3-years’ experience as project estimator or project manager in construction.

Must be able to read and understand blue prints.

Must be a fast learner with strong communication skills.

Strong computer knowledge in ProContractor, Vista, Excel, Microsoft word.

Ability to take initiative and make decisions.