Job Details

OBJECTIVE: Provides detailed auditable estimates by conducting an analysis of all bidding documents to arrive at the most accurate estimate possible of the probable cost, consistent with the bidding time available, the completeness and accuracy of the bidding documents and the available cost data ofthe company. Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, reports, photos and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties noted herein.
Assembles CPM schedules for projects.
Provides detailed cost for material, equipment, labor, subcontractor & other job-related cost.
Exports purchase orders from estimate utilizing Sage 100. Authors initial subcontract scopes of work to attach or include in subcontracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reviews data such as plans, specifications, reports, photographs etc. to determine material, labor requirements, and prepare itemized lists.
Use quantitative techniques to analyze factors that influence cost.
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data to evaluate whether to perform work with own forces or subcontract work. Estimate specialty work to compare to subcontract bids to determine if subcontractor pricing is reasonable.
Measures areas of buildings and facilities to ascertain work scope if no plans exist or if plans do not provide required dimensions, obtaining those dimensions. Computes cost factors and prepares detailed estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
2 Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data for effect cost reductions.
Consults with clients, architects, engineers, designers, draftspersons, project managers etc. or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Establish competitive hourly rates for trade workers including all taxes, benefits, etc.
Reviews all estimates assembled by other estimators, suggesting, or making any adjustments deemed necessary prior to submitting to management for review.
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects.
Analyzing documents, specifications, and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project.
Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product.
Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service. Creating detailed labor estimates for any project Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors Managing bids from vendors and contractors Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis.
Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders Reviewing actual cost records to compare to estimated costs utilizing Sage 100
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $30.00 - $40.00 Per Hour