Construction Estimator

Job Overview:

• The Estimator is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The Estimator will compile qualified bidders lists; issues invitations to bidders; solicits bids; prepares estimates for all work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receives bids; and reviews bids to prepare total project costs

Responsibilities:

• Develop yourself and employees to reflect Fowler Core Values of:
  • promoting positivity
  • bad news never gets better
  • hungry, humble, and smart
  • our word is our bond, we do what we say, unquestionably
  • our people are Fowlers greatest strength, we are a team, we support each other always
• Prepares estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages: Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction
• Identify and fill in scope gaps per product/project requirements.
• Assists with maintaining the estimating cost data base, track past productivity rates, and track historical pricing for subcontractors to expedite budget pricing turnaround and to cross check estimate accuracy.
• Assemble bid tab with estimates, vendor quotes, and subcontractor quotes.
• Populate bid forms, pricing breakouts, and optional pricing per the product/project requirements.
• Consults with customers, architects/engineers, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, cost reduction options, and resolve
• Clarify scope with customers, architects/engineers, and prepare proposal RFIs.
• Studies specifications to assist the production team in planning procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Research construction documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Works with the production team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.
• Creates, maintains, and manages the preconstruction / design schedule
• Has the ability to manage and track multiple preconstruction projects
• Manage the subcontractor prequalification process and assure that awarded subcontractors have the proper experience and financial capabilities to perform on the project.
• Reviews design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers, and generates value engineering
• For self-performed scopes, prepare quantity take-offs and estimated costs of materials, labor, and specialty equipment per project requirements.
• Assures that self-performed estimates comply with the requirements of the project.
• Understands how to create proper bid packages and works with the design team on the information required in each package to assure complete bids and providing the production team the right information needed to start production or maintain the project
• Manages the subcontractor/vendor solicitation process, assuring that team members are part of the approval process for all bid
• Supervises and/or writes the specific and general instructions to bidders and required bid forms.
• Reviews subcontractor/ supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable
• Write project scope letter, project narrative, and develop project proposal as required
• Presents and explains project budgets to customers, designers, and production
• After project award, conduct a turnover meeting to product managers, project managers, and production teams.

Certifications

• Desired
  • AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
  • DBIA Professional
  • DBIA Associate
  • LEED AP

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years commercial construction experience with a minimum of two (2) years of estimating.
• A degree in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent field experience in mission critical construction environments

Hard Skills

• Cost to Date / Earned Value / WIP Cost Reporting
• Estimating Experience for self-perform and subcontracted work
• Understanding of Contract Types; Design-Build, CM @ Risk, Fixed Price
• Safety Training / Experience. Knowledge of construction industry standards.
• Technical Document Knowledge of Drawings, Models, Specifications, RFIs, etc.
• Proposal Writing and Generation
• Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software or internet-based programs (training available): Bluebeam, Sage Estimating, OST, MS Excel (advanced skills), MS Word, MS Project and P6 (Scheduling).
• Proficient with estimating software such as Sage Estimating or equivalent.

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decision
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
• Results focused - Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills - Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
• Relationship building skills - ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to workforce
• Independent sales strengths for presentations and projects pursuits
• History of successfully working internally with teams and externally with customers and AE team
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Effective communicator and information organizer.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.