Construction Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparing complete quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
  • Working with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure that General Conditions and General Requirement items are properly addressed in the estimate.
  • Preparing and assembling bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus, etc.)
  • Developing a value analysis by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
  • Performing a constructability analysis through the identification of design and constructability issues.
  • Serving as liaison with subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client.
  • Preparing detailed estimate of entire scope of assigned trades, building system, and/or overall project cost.
  • Analyzing existing site conditions and all contract documents (plans specifications, etc.) to determine any required scope that is not indicated.
  • Preparing scope requisitions for assigned trades; coordinating with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
  • Obtaining and evaluating subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work.
  • Making recommendations to the Chief Estimator for contemplated expenditures.

 Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) Years of estimating experience
  • Experience with estimating software and AutoCAD programs
  • Exceptional deadline management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Opportunities at Terminal

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