Job Description Job Description Responsibilities of Estimator: • Will work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and others.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required; meticulous attention to detail.• Review plans and specifications, attend pre-bid meetings, determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.• Prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data, prepare quantity takeoff, labor and material pricing and equipment costs.• Create, send and manage subcontractor and material supplier requests for pricing.• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, quality or availability of materials.• Interpret project plans and specifications.• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations; calculate mathematical extensions. Must have good knowledge of geometric formulas and equations required to calculate quantities in performing quantity takeoffs and estimating.• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, in addition to a general understanding of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.• Organize, manage, process and complete all payment applications and other reports in a timely manner.• Frequently work within tight time restraints to quickly place bids on jobs or help determine the cost feasibility.• Develop and maintain relationships with owners and architects.• Responsible for the overall project including cost, schedule, quality, safety and promoting a good relationship with the client.• Write subcontract and material purchase order agreements using the company's standard forms; track andmonitor the issuance and return in a contract log.• Use the company's computer system, records, files, and programs for estimating and project management,Microsoft Windows and other programs as needed. Stress-free work environment, Nice office and staff, healthcare, paid holidays/sick days.
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