The Estimator will provide technical support for the Construction and Development groups. The Estimator will report to the VP of Estimating and Preconstruction and will help maintain a relationship with Development and the project construction team. Having general construction knowledge with the ability to read construction drawings will be required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects.
- Assess and determine efficient site conditions by cut-fill analysis.
- Review all due-diligence information and analyze its effect on project budgets.
- Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.
- Analyze trade quotes through Bid Form evaluations to secure budget control.
- Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.
- Examine market-pricing trends.
- Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction team.
- Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.
- Participate in budget reviews.
- Maintain all Preconstruction Services reports.
- Help PM with review of construction drawings.
- Monitor project and revise quantity take-offs for changes to original construction drawings and scope of work.
- Log in shop drawings and revised construction drawings.
- Distribute revised drawings.
- Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction procedures.
- Analyze subcontractor performance and update subcontractor database.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; college degree in Construction Management preferred
- 3-5 years construction experience required
- Multifamily construction experience preferred
- 2 years estimating experience required
- Certification in Estimating and/or Construction a plus
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience with computer programs including Excel, Word, and OST
- Communication skills both verbal and written
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Self-motivated, proactive team player
- Ability to meet deadlines
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