Project Estimator

AQUINAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Estimator is responsible for creating the Estimate for the construction project. The Estimate is an essential Contract Document that is used to manage the construction project and to determine overall project financial success. Utilizing knowledge of building methods, materials, and sequencing, the Project Estimator is responsible for making timely determinations that materially impact the scale and scope of the estimate. The Project Estimator also writes the applicable subcontractor contracts, verifies certificates of insurance, and procures the materials and labor to be in compliance with the Owner contract. Project Estimators may be assigned a specific scope within a large project or the entire scope for a smaller project, ranging from $10m to $20m.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of total construction experience with a minimum of 2 years as an estimator
Intermediate capabilities in construction estimation software (preferred – Destini Estimator).
Intermediate understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and building codes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Current driver’s license, required.
Work on-site at a main office or project location, required
May be called after hours and on weekends to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
May require travel

Responsibilities

Analyze drawings and specifications to ensure the assigned scope is estimated, contracted, and procured to meet contractual obligations
Responsible for take-off phase of project, including obtaining architect plans, inputting plan into take off software, and calculating different parameters of the project including wall lengths, number of switches, etc.
Create bid lists, including analyzing which subcontractors are most suitable for specific projects based on size and complexity of projects
Direct the bid invitations with subcontractors, including sending invitations, verifying subcontractor receipt of invitations, confirming if subcontractors intend to bid on projects, supplying any additional information needed by subcontractors in order to submit their bid, and ensuring subcontractors are aware of and stay within the required timeline
Manage scoping of projects, including receiving quotes from subcontractors, scoping the quote to ensure all necessary items are included, identify any missing pieces, pricing missing items
Oversee quantity surveys, bid tabulation, estimate assembly, owner approval forms, etc.
Interface with subcontractors and suppliers through proper execution of document distribution, as well as solicitation and pre-qualification of vendors
Provide guidance to scheduling preparation by interacting with project and scheduling personnel, subcontractors, and vendors
Contribute to overhead and general condition planning and pricing, including but not limited to staffing, equipment, etc.
Write and review all types of vendor contracts with effective inclusions, exclusions, and job/general requirements
Collect, analyze, and inventory historical cost data for inclusion in the data base
Create internal and external Potential Impacts to properly notify the Owner, Architect, Engineer, and Subcontractor that one or more quality concerns may exist
Compose RFI’s that are clear and concise to be added as part of the contract documentation
Manage the RFI Log to create, monitor, and close RFI’s, distributing documentation to applicable project team members
Create clear submittal log form requirements in the Contract Documents and utilize pull scheduling to establish priority dates to ensure the design team and subcontractors meet the schedule requirements
Create and manage the Contract Document Log, record set, and current set with all revised contract documents
Incorporate RFI’s into the record and current set, per Digital Document Management standards
Create clear submittal log form requirements in the Contract Documents
Utilize pull scheduling dates in the log to prioritize submittals to ensure the design team and subcontractors meet the schedule requirements
Manage the submittal log, including reviewing all types of submittals and shop drawings, verifying correctness per the contract documents
Create and manage the Expediting Log to get material on time based on accurate delivery dates, lead times, and coordination with subcontractors
Create and complete checklists and issues in Autodesk for effective Quality Assurance / Quality Control management with subcontractors
Implement all aspects of the QA/QC Program, including A3’s, Pre-install Meetings, and Peer Reviews
Implement Lean Operating System concepts, such as Daily Huddles, Visual Communication, and Continuous Improvement to reduce the 8 Wastes
Compile Subcontractor and Owner closeout documentation, including Closeout Manual, Training, O&M’s, Warranties, As-Builts, and Attic Stock