Estimator

Alston Construction•Tempe, AZ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall goal of the Estimator is to provide a thorough, accurate, and competitive proposal that will result in the award of a profitable project. The Estimator will provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team. They will also prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction. Additionally, the Estimator will assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders and maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully assisting in estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
Experience in value-engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize the Company’s cost risks.
Analyze proposals from subcontractors for cost, scope and completeness to determine award of work.
Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
Other duties as assigned.