ESTIMATOR

Vantage Builders Inc•Waltham, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets and competitive bids, as well as, in some cases, creating conceptual estimates. This role involves managing or conducting quantity takeoffs and overseeing subcontractor/vendor bid solicitations. During this process, the Estimator prepares internal estimates, evaluates and compares subcontractor and vendor bids, performs value engineering, develops qualifications, and delivers a comprehensive and accurate estimate to the client. The ideal candidate for this role must be detail-oriented, timely, organized, and possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Strong work ethic – Must be able to set and achieve goals
Dependable – Must consistently follow through on assignments and tasks.
Positive attitude – Creates a good environment for himself and co-workers.
Self-motivated – Is constantly seeking new opportunities / ways to learn, grow.
Team Oriented – Makes the most out of collaboration.
Effective Communicator – Communication is clear and concise.
Flexible – Can adapt to changing situations and priorities in a positive manner
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
Understanding of Construction Documents
Ability to read & interpret blueprints to understand the scope of work at SD, DD and CD phases of design
Ability to coordinate construction plans, details and specifications.
Working knowledge of Excel spread sheets, and Word processing programs.
Ability to take off material quantities from a set of SD, DD & CD documents and present information that is organized, thought out and easy to follow
Knowledge of the contents of each CSI section

Nice To Haves

3-6 years of experience in Estimating

Responsibilities

Following our Standard Operating Procedures, lead and/or participate in the preparation and delivery of team-produced project estimates.
Attend all project related meetings and reviews – internal and external to ensure a complete, thorough, and accurate estimate is prepared and delivered to the client.
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, owner contracts and other documentation to prepare estimates or parts of estimates on assigned projects.
Assist in determining a subcontractor/vendor list, solicit subcontractors and suppliers for bids, and assure established coverage goals for each scope of work is met.
Coordinate, attend and manage project site visits / walkthroughs.
Receive, organize, and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure the required scope of work is covered. Our potential scope gaps are avoided, and a fair comparison can be made by a detailed leveling of the scope.
Perform and/or manage the quantity take-offs and unit pricing to develop estimates on a trade-by-trade basis when needed.
Prepare qualifications that identifies and communicates document discrepancies, missed scope, deviations from documents, and the approach to the project.
Evaluate documents and design to prepare initiative-taking cost savings options and accurate alternates
Coordinate/Manage the distribution of all documents, including addenda and RFI responses, to subcontractors, vendors, and the project team
Assist with the tracking of historical data from vendors.
Maintain the flow of project information and documentation during the bidding and pre-construction process.
Assist operations with the preparation of the project schedule (list of long lead items), and logistics plans.
Perform other project related duties as needed.
Communication with clients and subcontractors (phone and/or email).