Construction Estimator

Federal Protection Inc•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Construction Estimator is the primary personnel to provide budgets for Federal Construction in meetings with Clients and Potential Clients. They will discuss the Client’s needs and wants and come up with a scope of work and then price that scope using subcontractor and supplier bids as well as experience and Means data. They will work directly with the Project Manager to plan the bid out of work for all projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of Commercial General Contractor estimating and/or project management experience
Minimum of 10 years of construction experience
Strong organizational skills
Extensive knowledge of all building phases and trades
Ability to review plans and specifications and understand the steps that will need to be taken to build the project
Ability to talk to subcontractors and suppliers and negotiate pricing and scope of work
Communicate effectively in person and through technology including MS Office software, email and cell phone
Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints
Proactive—looks for problems that could impede progress and takes responsibility for solving them
Ability to work well with diverse personalities
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs often and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Dress and act in a professional manner at all times
Ability to speak and write the English language fluently
Pass a background check
Pass a physical/drug test
Have a good driving record

Responsibilities

Work direct with the Design Consultant to come up with scopes of work and prepare initial budgets for Owner review
Occasionally type up and provide Solution Letters for the Design Consultants review and for delivery to the Owner
Work with the Design Consultant and Senior Project Manager to develop the Construction Documents by suppling review comments at phases of design.
Set up and distribute Invitations to Bid and make contact with craftsman to procure at least three bids per scope of work
Create detailed projected estimate with unit costs and verify all required scopes of work
Document and communicate effectively the estimated pricing and reasons for them
Set up and keep updated a database of unit costs
Submit accurate pricing and/or bids on time
Work with the Project Manager to define the estimate and import estimated costs into the Company Software
Review job costs during and after the project with Project Managers to improve the estimating process
Review subcontractor proposals for scope accuracy and pricing and negotiate changes to both as required
Answer questions presented by the Project Manager and make contact if required with the Craftsman about scopes of work
Control costs through efficient use of resources and value engineering when possible, by presenting options for review by the Owner
Maintain regular documentation in the project database
Work with the Project Managers to ensure all work complies with the plans and specifications set forth by the Design Team
Work with the Design Consultant to complete all closeout requirements on Proposed Jobs.
Keep Upper Management updated via reports during bi-weekly status update meetings
Capitalize on daily opportunities for excellence
Other duties as assigned