Estimator

Status Exempt Reports To Director of Construction Summary of Position The Estimator is responsible for estimating construction jobs such as tenant improvements remodels and renovations The Estimator may also source materials and other needed resources such as subcontractors or equipment for projects to ensure the lowest acquisition cost possible Job ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions Estimating from blue BrintProviding written proposalsEffective communication with customer and team members to ensure complete understanding of project scopeEvaluating pre existing site conditions through on site visits with Customer andor subcontractors in order to provide a correct bidNegotiating pricing with suppliers subcontractors and sellersGather thorough estimates from all parties including subcontractors project material quantities owner approved items and laborInterpreting and reviewing subcontractor quotes for comprehensivenessUtilizing software package to put in quote estimatesEvaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate best pricing as well as volume discountsAssist with the ordering of materials by issuing purchase orders and scheduling deliveriesAssist with valuing and formation of change ordersAcquire specs and cut sheets for plumbing fixtures tile cabinets appliances etc as selected by Customer and identify those items with long lead timesIdentify budget shortfallswindfalls via project autopsies and improve estimating process and database accordinglyAssisting when a project is in progress to resolve pricing entries and logic inquiries Maintain cost databasepricing updates in estimating software package and evaluate systems to streamline estimating processCoordinating sub contractors as needed