Construction Estimator Job Description
Construction estimator
provides estimating support to project management teams for proposed and potential costs as a result of changes during the course of projects due to owner decisions, field conditions, RFI’s, ASI’s, etc.
Construction Estimator Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Estimating of mechanical systems involving subway station ventilation equipment, HVAC, building automation & controls, plumbing, hydronic systems & boilers, storm & sanitary drainage, utilities, fire protection, conveying equipment, service and maintenance equipment, pumps, storage tanks, compressed air, natural gas systems
Manage project procurement process for materials and equipment
Estimate project costs periodically throughout the design process to assure the project is tracking within budget
Analyze costs from completed projects to inform and improve future budgets and estimates
Estimate construction costs using nationally recognized costing sources
Planning and estimating labor, materials, specialized subcontractor support and equipment in various disciplines of construction and maintenance
Estimate construction costs of lined process vessels for both domestic and international projects up to $10 M in value
Final preparation of job estimates (internal and external to department)
Response for scheduling/project management
Maintain e-Tracker software log
Construction Estimator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Construction Estimator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, CEP, CCP, AACE, ATEX, III, CE, NICET, PM, PMP
Education for Construction Estimator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the construction estimator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction, Architecture, Education, Technical, Graduate Education, Civil Engineering, Management, Associates
Skills for Construction Estimator
Desired skills for construction estimator include:
HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating
Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn other computer applications
Typical estimating program functionality and related WBS
Equipment
Costs
Piping systems and piping components
Project execution & site management
Application of appropriate contingencies based on risk assessments
AutoCAD
CAD
Desired experience for construction estimator includes:
Supervise hourly skilled-trades employees (procurement coordinators)
Schedule employees for critical safety compliance, SHARP, OSHIM, OSHA
Document and deploy weekly safety talks to hourly employees
Support departmental cost-savings and efficiencies
Support site safety and environmental engineering projects
Regular interfacing with customers, hourly employees, UAW leadership and Ford management
Construction Estimator Examples
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Construction Estimator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a construction estimator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for construction estimator
- Collaborate with Brand Creative and Operational leads to define project scope and develop appropriate budgets for capital expenditure on new projects
- Communicate project budget parameters to the Brand, design team and other internal partners to aid in planning and design
- Proactively communicate overages to broader team when necessary
- Work with Brand leads, Designers, Architects and Construction Team to identify Value Engineer opportunities to help realize the design team’s intent in a more cost effective fashion
- Assist the Project Managers in the review and qualification of bids
- Support finance team with necessary cost breakouts required for sub-tenant lease negotiations
- Perform ad hoc cost estimates to support new initiatives and business development
- Continually and consistently call on Architects and Designers in an effort to identify potential project opportunities
- Performs other tasks and functions as directed by the Vice President of Estimating, Project Executive – Preconstruction and Executive Vice President and Division Manager
- Preparing order-of-magnitude, conceptual, feasibility, pre-design, budget, value engineering, control, definitive and final Engineer’s estimates major change order estimates
Qualifications for construction estimator
- Previous construction and estimating experience
- Timberline / Sage Estimating experience
- On-screen take-off and accurate calculation of material quantities
- Estimate all phases of construction
- Proactive and effective in communicating the estimated cost implications of decisions made during the design development process to all team members
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of construction estimator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for construction estimator
- Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, construction times etc for various regions
- Provide detailed cost analysis of commercial/industrial building projects of at least $1 million dollars
- Planning income tax items for budgeting and cash flow
- Assist with new client identification and cost segregation study proposals
- Coordinate and collect information from building owners, architects, engineers and contractors
- Determining appropriate tax objectives, scope and methodology and actively participate in decision making with client’s management to understand the broader impact of current decisions
- Analyze blueprints, shop drawings and engineering narratives and prepare detailed and accurate quality takeoffs and construction cost estimates for new tower development and access road upgrades at existing sites
- Deliver within tight deadlines accurate construction cost estimates for tower upgrades and structural modifications
- Maintain database of historical pricing estimates and statistics to reconcile estimate v
- Communicate to, and track pricing with, internal stakeholders, including Engineering and Network Development employees and Account Project Managers, to ensure timely delivery of cost estimates to external customers
Qualifications for construction estimator
- Thorough knowledge of construction trade standards
- Proficient in estimating residential and commercial reconstruction
- Negotiate reconstruction services and insurance claims settlements
- Handle all estimating inquiries for the team and demonstrate high level of problem resolution and technical assistance
- Submits estimates in a timely matter determined by company requirements
- They must have a solid working knowledge of large diameter underground utilities, paving, bridgework, structures, utility rehab, water and wastewater plants
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of construction estimator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for construction estimator
- Track prospects, quotes and maintain a record of unit costs in order to establish a database
- Manage estimates so that each project has a list of all required contractors, materials, equipment and staff
- Obtain accurate, up-to-date pricing from internal and external sources while maintaining awareness of new and emerging industry practices
- Coordinate with Project Controls to quantify the cost impact of schedule changes
- Preparation of cost proposals and formal tenders to both internal and external clients
- Application of Golder’s risk management procedures and protocols for all cost estimates, subcontracts and client contracts and proposals prepared
- Assisting senior staff with business development
- Partner with procurement team to create best in class pre-construction practices, bid packages
- Hours of operation will vary according to current projects
- Where no Bid Manager is appointed and if required by the relevant Business Stream, lead the bid process to ensure that tender deliverables are produced in a timely and effective manner
Qualifications for construction estimator
- They must have a strong knowledge and relationships with local gulf coast suppliers and subcontractors
- They must have experience estimating projects of $10MM and higher
- They must have the ability to estimate crew productions and project durations
- They must have the ability to read and understand project specifications, construction drawings, and perform basic risk analysis
- They must have good organizational and time management skills
- The must have seven years of experience as an estimator in either the Heavy Civil industry, the water / wastewater industry and/or the Heavy Highway Industry
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a construction estimator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for construction estimator
- Collate and review tender documents and submission requirements in a timely way, ensuring all financial information is identified and provided and accurate compliant design proposals are included
- Have previous experience of managing/implementing all aspects of the estimating process for projects, within the construction industry
- Have good working knowledge of pricing and quantification methods
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure
- Have a d desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer and the business
- Be proficient in IT, numeracy and MS Office Basic & Estimating Systems
- Oversees the solicitation of bid documents for estimates generated, tracking potential target projects, alerting the appropriate senior management regarding potential opportunities and allocating the requisite resources to expedite timely cost estimates
- Provides oversight, guidance and leadership to the Estimating Department personnel, managing the allocation of adequate resources to provide the best opportunity to achieve the department goals
- Prepares, reviews and reports actual cost of operating the estimating department relative to budget monthly updating the VP RECS as needed
- Solicits bid documents for estimates generated as assigned by the Sr Construction Estimator, tracking potential target projects, alerting the appropriate senior management regarding potential opportunities and allocating the requisite resources to expedite timely cost estimates
Qualifications for construction estimator
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training, and/or related experience
- Entrants to this position require extensive experience in the Engineering or Construction Industry with 8+ years in estimating
- Appropriate experience would be recent and in a full-time, solely dedicated estimating or estimating manager position
- Possess advanced computer skills and experience to include but not limited to Internet Explorer, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Powerpoint, Adobe, Bluebeam, OnCenter, MC2 and/or other similar software applications
- Exudes an optimistic, encouraging and approachable character
- Applies sound business acumen to insure cost-benefit rationale is applied to activity to pursue best practices
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a construction estimator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for construction estimator
- Works with the Sr Construction Estimator to complete risk assessments including but not limited to identifying key Contractor/Developers/Subcontractor/Vendors required to develop a competitive Bid in collaboration with the Sr
- Compute estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor
- Revise estimates when scope of project changes
- Assist Subject Matter Experts in BOE development
- Work closely with the department leads to ensure the estimates are submitted on time and compliant
- Conduct research and gather information such as Technical Manuals and Parts Lists
- May prepare final estimate for domestic and international government proposals
- Interface with government auditors in support of pre-award and post award proposal price audits
- Review and evaluate commercial construction projects to determine scope of work
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial bids
Qualifications for construction estimator
- Please note that all offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview
- Undergraduate degree in Construction or Civil Engineering
- 5+ years recent experience in public accounting, or commercial construction industry
- Focus efforts on key client staff to effectively meet and exceed the client needs/expectations
- Enjoy complex and challenging project work and willing to work on a variety of strategic, financial, and operational projects
- Four (4) years related estimation and project management experience or completed vocational school training