Estimator
About The Position
This role involves providing complete and accurate trade-specific estimates, assembling bid tabs with estimates and vendor/sub quotes, and coordinating scope internally and externally. The position also requires identifying value engineering opportunities and filling in minor design/scope gaps. The Estimator will work under indirect supervision, utilizing advanced techniques and knowledge within their function. They will apply diversified knowledge of applicable principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments, making independent decisions regarding complexities and methods. Guidance will be provided for overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The role involves acting as a liaison to groups within and outside the organization, with the responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to their function. This position requires a college/university graduate with 7 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of estimation process.
- College/University graduate with 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area (for Estimator 1).
- Ability to plan and conduct work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards (for Estimator 1).
- Ability to devise new solutions to problems encountered (for Estimator 1).
- Ability to independently perform most assignments with instruction (for Estimator 1).
- 3+ years of relevant experience (for Estimator 1).
- College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles (for Estimator 1).
Responsibilities
- Provide complete and accurate trade specific estimates.
- Assemble Bid Tab with estimates and vendor/sub quotes.
- Coordinate and clarify scope internally and externally.
- Identify value engineering opportunities and fill in minor design/score gaps.
- Review project documents.
- Identify scope of work.
- Perform material, labor, and equipment takeoffs.
- Walk difficult projects.
- Identify and document difficult/ non-standard conditions.
- Coordinate with Preconstruction Team to identify and fill scope gaps.
- Clarify scope with General Contractor and Engineer.
- Obtain quotes and coordinate/qualify scope with vendors and subcontractors.
- Completely assemble the Bid Tab in a timely manner.
- Provide value engineering ideas.
- Verify estimate accuracy by comparing data versus similar bids.
- File electronic documents.
- Participate in turnover process to Operations.
- Act as Liaison between Estimating and Field Operations.
- Follow up on past awards.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirement of RK Mechanical Orientation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
