Estimator (73688)

The Estimator reviews design documents, specifications, and project sites to develop cost and feasibility estimates for construction, renovation, and preventative maintenance projects. This role supports sales by ensuring competitive, accurate pricing while protecting company profitability and managing client relationships throughout the estimation process.
Core Responsibilities
Estimate Development & Review

• Review design documents, plan and specification to develop profitable cost estimates on construction, repair, renovation, and preventative maintenance projects
• Work with customers to understand project requirements and make design modifications necessary to meet client needs and budget constraints
• Review material and workmanship specifications to ensure compliance with planning, building codes, and safety standards
• Develop labor, materials, subcontractor, and equipment cost projections; establish craft sequence and quality and method standards to plan for timely and efficient project completion
• Define appropriate work sequence and lead time for different craft classifications to ensure efficient utilization of manpower
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews to help clients refine design and optimize project costs
• Develop RFIs (Requests for Information) for customers to clarify specifications and ensure estimates reflect the most efficient pricing while maintaining project integrity
• Protect the company through thorough and detailed clarifications and exclusions in all estimate documentation

Site Assessment & Project Planning

• Conduct on-site visits and inspections to identify site constraints, existing conditions, and logistical considerations that affect construction feasibility and cost
• Drive to project sites, customer locations, and vendor facilities to gather information, conduct inspections, and meet with stakeholders
• Assess project risks and complexity; communicate findings to Senior Estimator and management

Vendor & Cost Management

• Solicit competitive subcontractor and vendor bids; evaluate proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and compliance
• Negotiate costs with vendors to secure the best and lowest prices available while maintaining quality standards
• Ensure all estimates are delivered on time and align with client budgets and expectations

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain professional, responsive communication with homeowners, property managers, construction manager, association boards, and owner representatives
• Keep clients, team regularly informed of estimate status and project timelines
• Foster and maintain healthy, collaborative relationships with vendors and clients throughout the estimation process
• Job Handoff & Documentations
• Successfully transfer all job-specific information to Field Superintendents once jobs have been awarded, ensuring agreed-upon deadlines and budgets are clearly communicated and understood
• Update and maintain Salesforces to track and document estimate progress and status

Professional Development & Industry Awareness

• Stay abreast of technological and industry developments, changes, and best practices in construction estimating