Estimator

AstroTurf•Hampton Township, PA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide an accurate estimate for projects set forth by the salesman to reflect the most accurate cost and margin for each project.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED required
10+ years’ experience
Certified Field Builder license
Superior written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Review Estimate Request in Wrike
Identify & Qualify Estimate Request
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors in my territory
Request pricing from vendors for each project
Review project specification & bid package
Submit RFIs
Check for Addendum (Always check day of bid)
Perform Scope Review
If bidding to GC’s, call and verify scopes required per GC
Submit scope letter to GCs for approval
Identify completion dates, LDs, taxes, and wage rates
Identify project budget
Enter Estimate in ProEst
Base bid and all alternates
Accounting Request – Bid Bond
Verify if Bid Bond is 5% or 10% (allow 24 Hours for delivery)
Establish value of Bid Bond based on historical values & current scope of work
Perform project take-off
Quantify all scopes of work per construction documents
Identify areas of scope that require subcontractors or high-lead time quotes
Request Quotes for the Following: Freight Quotes (Turf & Specialty Infill), Graphics Quote from STR-Prefab, Turf Removal/Installation Quote, Shock Pad Quote, Subcontractor Quotes (If In-house crews are not used when estimating), Base Subcontractor Track, Subcontractor Other
Create Draft Estimate for preliminary review with team
Review Quotes from Vendor
Perform scope check with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the bid scope is accurate.
Verify tax information is correct (If tax exempt the estimator should obtain tax exempt certificates)
Verify wage rates are accurate for the area.
Generate Final Estimate with incorporation of reviewed quotes
Verify margins with Sales Team
Assemble Complete Bid Package/Proposal
Compile a complete bid package per contract documents
Request samples if required
Revisions to Project Estimate as required by owner
Each revision gets a new estimate in ProEst
Wrike Job Folder information must match ProEst Estimate before Folder goes to Operations.
Produce all billable change orders per construction documents.
Weekly bid review with Project Team