Estimator

Performing project estimating and other preconstruction activities for detention facilities construction, including material and labor- hour take-offs of plans and specifications.  Forwarding take-offs to material suppliers and analyzing quotes for accuracy.  Submitting bids and scopes of work in a timely manner. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain business relationships
• Review architectural drawings and specifications
• Solicit vendors and perform vender evaluation, negotiation and administration
• Assist in analyzing and evaluating vendors capabilities
• Assist in resolving vendor problems, including terms, quality, and delivery
• Assist in maintaining procurement records for items or service
• Maintain bid records, including specifications and all estimating detail
• Perform actual quantity take-off and forward estimate to the vendors (cost and scope)
• Review and understand the general conditions documents
• Negotiate purchasing terms, including price, payment terms, delivery schedule, and freight
• Review and develop bid proposals and assist in negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Outline any contingencies to prospective customers
• Conduct a thorough turnover to the project manager and engineer after job is awarded
• Perform product quality inspections as required

Duties and Tasks

• Perform scope analysis of potential subcontractors.
• Perform scope analysis of potential suppliers and fabricators.
• Finalize (JCE) Job Cost Estimate and forward to accounting department.
• Conducts and is accountable for all vendor bids.
• Establish and maintain an approved vendor list
• Negotiate “best” pricing from all vendors including extended terms, returns, quantity price breaks, discounts, and freight/delivery rates.
• Update products pricing and coordinate purchasing activities with Operations Personnel
• Prepare bids/submittals and present
• Keep abreast of industry developments and trends.
• Develop and maintain a competitor analysis file.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed in all operations.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and distribute meeting minutes if required.
• Identify requirements for licenses, permits, and fees.
• Identify and estimate any valuable engineering ideas for submission.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education

    Required: High School Diploma

    Preferred: Construction Science or Engineering degree

Experience:

    Required:  1 year in construction industry or degree in a related field

    Preferred: 5 years in construction industry. Timberline estimating software experience.

Abilities:

    Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to estimate and help the client to understand Cornerstone’s scope of work and products.  Must be able to understand and estimate detention equipment portions of work on required jobs.  Ability to understand, estimate and apply proper materials as needed. Must have the ability to interpret blueprints and schematics, handle multiple projects at the same time, work under time and budget constraints, and possess business ethics.

Required: Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled