Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Construction Estimator to join our team.
As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for determining the total cost of construction projects.
Your responsibilities include conducting thorough research, analyzing data, and interpreting plans and specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates.
Our ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the construction process, excellent mathematical skills, and the ability to negotiate contracts effectively.

Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Analyze blueprints, plans, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Present prepared estimates for management to use in planning and organizing project budgets.
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
Use computer software to calculate estimates and evaluate a project’s financial feasibility.
Assist in pricing on options and providing recommendations for the project
Maintain an organized documentation of cost history, establishing cost breakdowns by region, project & division.
Analyze historical project data for application to current projects
Conceptual estimating/preconstruction
An understanding of BIM and how to read and assemble BIM models and produce appropriate reports from them
Review scope definition & prepare quality survey or take off
Identify critical issues that may impact cost sensitive areas
Initiate inquiries for prices from sub trades and suppliers