Job Summary

The Estimator I is responsible for aiding the project lead estimator during the bid process—aids in preparing quantity take-offs on projects. Aids in obtaining price estimates and bids from subcontractors and - material vendors; assists with putting jobs together; prepares project budgets and bids to review with a senior estimator or vice president of estimating; assists in creating cost analyses and studies and keeps updated changes in construction costs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans and construction materials to propose and double-check estimates.
• Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications.
• Aid in overseeing estimate progress and keep the preconstruction team updated about challenges.
• Aid lead estimator with all items required to submit bids.
• Organize, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes.
• Aid in performing takeoffs across an array of trades.
• Attend job turn-over meeting scheduled by estimator for Q&A between estimator and project management about job specifics and project management's general-purpose accepting project ownership.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Maintain and update historical data.
• Establish and demonstrate skills and knowledge for advancement to lead estimator position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service skills are needed to build and maintain relationships with the end-user.
• General knowledge of labor and material costs, ability to read, interpret and make quantity take–offs from drawings and specifications.
• General knowledge of construction procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to document and record information.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Effective time management in working with timelines and deadlines.
• The ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously in an accurate and timely manner.
• Considerable skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and managing confidential information/situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Qualifications

 Required skills needed but not limited to the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field.
• Strong math ability.
• One year of experience in construction estimating is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of estimating software or database management preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet to perform their job's essential function successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry 25+ pounds periodically and push/pull 25+ pounds periodically.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office
• Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the listed functions of this job.