Construction Cost Estimator

The Cost Estimator coordinates people, subcontractors, software, and resources required to deliver accurate estimates for various construction projects, including fully defined competitive bids and conceptual design-build efforts.

Requirements

• Review project plans and specifications and confirm full scope with the team
• Identify risks, evaluate magnitude, and propose mitigation options
• Solicit and organize subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Prepare bid instructions, bid forms, and related documents
• Perform or manage quantity takeoffs and pricing for internal budgets in software applications
• Develop conceptual budgets from limited information
• Review general conditions, schedules, scopes of work, site logistics, and related exhibits
• Maintain and document project information throughout the bid process
• Review and scope specialty contractor bids
• Coordinate insurance and bonding requirements with Construction leadership
• Align cost estimate proposals with Business Development and Marketing requirements
• Collaborate with Operations on constructability reviews
• Track and communicate construction and material cost trends
• Analyze alternate methods and value-engineering options
• Build strong relationships with clients, design teams, contractors, and suppliers
• Assist Project Management with transitioning awarded projects into pre-construction
• Participate in job kick-off meetings and project information transfers
• Price change impacts as needed

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance