Estimator

Under the general direction of the Estimating Team Lead, the Estimator is responsible for assisting with take-offs and obtaining and analyzing bids from suppliers and subcontractors. This position helps coordinate bidding, buyout, contract award and budgets for multiple job projects.
                                                                 
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and perform accurate labor and material takeoffs according to DeLeers procedures.
• Maintain complete understanding and knowledge of DeLeers pricing policies.
• Determine standard vs. non-standard pricing based on the specifications of the project and standard vs. non-standard availability of materials and scope of work involved.
• Assist Business Development Associates in the assembly of project budgets. 
• Provide support and assistance to value-engineer proposals and/or design elements and assist in buyout research.
• Read and review blueprints/plans and interpret them to determine all trade responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with Business Development Associates on the creation of scopes of work, in bid openings and contract awards.
• Communicate regularly and obtain information from the Estimating Team Lead, Director of Operations, Business Development Department and Project Managers.
• Review finished quotes with Estimating Team Lead, other Estimators, Business Development Department and/or Project Managers.
• Meet with Project Manager at the award of a contract to hand off all pertinent information and ensure a smooth transition for new job.
• Compile accurate and organized project bids, bid invitations, forms, and proposals on time.
• Prepare and present cost estimates for change orders to Project Manager.
• Work effectively with architects, engineers, project managers and customers.
• Develop and maintain good subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Work closely with Business Development Associates to contact and meet with subcontractors to acquire all necessary bids required for a complete bid package. 
• Review job costs with Director of Operations and Accounting Dept. to track actual job costs as compared to estimated job costs.
• Meet with Project Manager at completion of job to review job costs.
• Manage the receipt of appropriate bid information.
• Work closely with Business Development team to prepare bids for submission and coordinate the completion of the bid package.
• Monitor overall bid progress, follow up on subcontractor/supplier bid requests, and tracking bid status.

• Knowledge of construction equipment and estimating techniques, cost control measures and material pricing is required. 
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts and cost coding systems is essential. (Residential or commercial)
• Ability to read construction plans, documents, and specifications and comprehend what needs to be accomplished.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam and Timberline (Sage) Estimating experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to bring imagination and creativity to challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.