Commercial Construction Estimator
2 weeks ago
About the job Commercial Construction Estimator
Our company has been a leader in the construction industry for over 25 years, delivering high-quality projects with precision and efficiency. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estimator to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate project bids and maintaining seamless communication between our internal team, clients, and subcontractors.
Responsibilities:
- Retrieve scanned plans from the system or download bid packages and organize project folders on the estimating server.
- Update weekly meeting minutes with new plans, bid due dates, and status updates on open bids.
- Complete the Estimating Checklist for every bid.
- Maintain and update the bid board.
- Review landlord requirements, including any required or preferred subcontractors.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Estimator to ensure the correct subcontractors are bidding on projects.
- Confirm that subcontractor bid invitations are sent out within 24-48 hours of receiving the bid package.
- Schedule and confirm site visits during the bid process.
- Verify project start and end dates within the bid package.
- Provide a trade breakdown to identify necessary subcontractor pricing.
- Perform trade take-offs and unit cost analysis to qualify and quantify subcontractor pricing for bid compilation.
- Conduct a thorough review of project bid documents and plans to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project scope.
- Generate RFIs during the bid process to communicate effectively with clients and architects. Develop and share potential Value Engineering (VE) opportunities with clients.
- Prepare estimates on the clients bid form and generate clear, accurate budget reports.
- Submit finalized estimates to clients by the bid due date.
- Complete project scope sheets for each trade to properly qualify subcontractors.
- Upon project award, collaborate with the Project Manager to review scopes, buyouts, and budgets to ensure a successful project kickoff.
- Take detailed notes during weekly meetings and ensure that all estimating-related topics and issues are addressed.
- Review bid due dates and set calendar reminders for submission deadlines.
- Discuss plans with subcontractors to identify and propose VE options for submission.
- Request labor rates and unit cost details from subcontractors as part of the bidding process.
This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. If you're passionate about delivering accurate and competitive bids, we encourage you to apply
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