Construction Estimator

Responsible for portions of contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Support other department personnel as required may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications

• Four year degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience.
• 2-5 years estimating in construction or a similar field
• Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.