Essel | Project Estimator

5 days ago

walnut, United States Essel Full time

Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will play a crucial role in the preparation of bid proposals, ensuring the accuracy and competitiveness of our bids for our Public works division. .


Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with customers and subcontractors on each project to build long-lasting partnerships. Manage expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Communicate with the estimating team to ensure the success of bids.
  • Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high quality and timely estimate.
  • Identify risks on assigned projects and discuss solutions with Senior Estimators.
  • Exemplify attributes that mirror company core values such as integrity, work ethic, and honesty. Take initiative to lead, train, and develop team members.
  • Present bid-level value engineering decisions with input from the estimating team.
  • Enter all cost elements of bids and discuss takeoff items with the Senior Estimator. Recommend overhead and profit percentages.
  • Prepare private bid proposals with final review by the Senior Estimator. Assist in preparing technical proposals.
  • Perform bid contract reviews and learn major terms/risks with Senior Estimator guidance.
  • Determine quantities "take-offs" and/or review "take-off" quantities to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
  • Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of the bid.
  • Submit RFIs to Agencies, Owners, General Contractors, and Architects as needed during the bidding process.
  • Travel as necessary to visit job sites & preconstruction meetings.
  • Prepare bid documents for submission to ensure bid day responsiveness.
  • Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at estimator handoff meetings to ensure understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.
  • Support Project Managers as needed to ensure control of construction costs and maintain the integrity of bids.


Qualifications:

  • Must have 7 years or more experience in the construction industry and minimum 3 years of experience estimating.
  • Proficiency in estimation software (Agtek, Bluebeam, Heavy Bid, Spectrum) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and construction processes.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

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