Estimator

F.H. Paschen•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Estimator works with a team to estimate potential projects and manage construction projects. The role includes estimating and cost-control work, coordinating estimating efforts, supporting project management, and serving as an administrative point of contact for the owner. The Estimator also oversees assigned project engineering and assistant project management staff, along with construction interns, on contracts or work orders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or another degree related to the built environment.
5–8 years of estimating, cost control, project management, and/or engineering experience in a construction environment.
Knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.
Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.

Responsibilities

Provide supervisory oversight for assigned Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Construction Interns on contracts and/or work orders.
Create work proposals and review proposal specifications and drawings to determine project scope and estimate contents.
Prepare discipline estimates by completing scope takeoffs and calculating estimate quantities.
Maintain backup documentation for estimates, including current and accurate supplier pricing information.
Review design options and recommend solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or material availability.
Use historical information from purchase orders, subcontracts, and productivity analysis reports in unit and labor-hour estimates.
Attend pre-bid meetings and review project documents to determine scope and estimate requirements.
Coordinate the total estimating effort for assigned bids and projects.
Interact with owners, architects/engineers, and contractors to provide engineering and cost information regarding project feasibility.
Negotiate financial disputes and change orders with owners.
Serve as the administrative point of contact for the owner and understand project scope details.
Create and maintain project cost reports.
Document and negotiate changes with subcontractors and owners that may affect project completion or contract costs.
Develop a field quality assurance and quality control plan with the Superintendent.
Collaborate with Superintendent(s) on the project safety plan.
Manage MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.
Manage EEO/Affirmative Action contract requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.