Summary of responsibilities:
· Work with Project Managers to negotiate work, competitively bid projects and follow up on pending projects with established clients.
· Build and maintain positive relationships with: clients, subcontractors, vendors, architects etc.
· Analyze projects on a pre-bid basis for strengths, weaknesses (risks), and profitability.
· Review bid plans, specifications and ITBs for scopes of work and trade requirements.
· Create and submit detailed RFC/RFI to Architect and Owner Project Manager.
· Manage Project Coordinators to assure that the proper number of subcontractors are solicited, and bids received.
· Establish parameters for bidding individual client concepts by creating & maintaining Excel Blank Workbook.
· Promptly review all Revisions & Addendums, then direct Project Coordinator as to how, what and when to distribute new bid documents to subcontractors and vendors.
· Thoroughly qualify proposals from subcontractors and vendors to assure accurate and complete client proposal.
· Insure that the bid is submitted on time using the client's preferred transmission media: portal, e-mail, over-night deliver, etc.
To qualify for the position of ESTIMATOR, we desire:
· AAS Degree in Drafting or a construction related field is preferred.
· Previous construction related experience is preferred.
· Prior computer experience with Email, Excel, Word and Microsoft Office Suite
· Prior drafting or AutoCad experience is preferred
· Proven self-starter who is eager to learn about the construction industry
· Previous estimating experience is a plus