Estimator

PREMIER Design + Build Group•Irvine, CA

20d

About The Position

The Estimator provides analytical support in preparing cost estimates using historical cost data, subcontractor guidance, and general knowledge. The role develops proposals with consideration of each project’s constructability, means and methods, logistics, schedule, risk, and profitability.

Requirements

2–5 years of construction-related estimating experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

Review and understand project plans, specifications, and supporting bid documents.
Identify and develop lists of trades, pricing elements, and pricing structures for estimates.
Participate in pre-bid strategy and kick-off meetings to review expectations and deliverables.
Develop or assist in developing project-specific subcontractor lists for pricing solicitation.
Prepare Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and coordinate their distribution.
Develop scope letters or outline specifications for conceptual estimates.
Review RFIs, revisions, and addenda, and coordinate their distribution.
Review, descope, and level subcontractor bids for accuracy and inclusiveness.
Perform quantity take-offs and apply them to estimates.
Assist in forecasting construction durations and general conditions costs.
Assemble estimates and transcribe them into presentable proposal templates.
Establish bid and budget qualifications, including assumptions, clarifications, and exclusions.
Participate in project manager hand-off meetings to support a seamless transfer from estimating to project management.
Assist project managers with subcontract negotiations and pricing requests as needed.
Solicit pricing data, unit costs, value engineering, and lead times from vendors as required.
Collaborate with subcontractors and internal staff to update and maintain cost databases.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors.