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About the Role
The Estimator is responsible for preparing time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow up with clients to overcome obstacles to contract award and provide ongoing cost estimate support for awarded contracts.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and quantifies construction elements
- Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
- Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
- Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
- Sends new contracts for “Corporate” review
- Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers to assess capabilities for specific projects
- Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
- Proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing
- Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements
- Creates baseline job duration
- Determines job-specific special equipment
- Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate
- Identifies bid recipients and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter, and/or qualifications
- Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability
- Ensures “Standard Conditions” are included in every proposal
- Includes proposal language for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete and language for final retentions when 60 days from completion of Baker work
- Packages and sends proposals on time
- Reviews proposals with Operations for productivity/manpower
- Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and identify potential obstacles in closing the deal
- Develops client relationships for current and future jobs
- Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market
- Provides information to Marketing for commence update after bid
- Tracks projects until awarded
- Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made
- Sets up transition meetings for Project Managers
- Copies pricing, quotes, and pertinent proposal information for Project Managers
- Prepares rough schedules for job duration, including cash flow and man-hour requirements
- Sets meeting times for Project Managers and their invitees
- Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractors
- Provides an overview of the job and proposal to the Project Manager and operations support
- Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision
- Reviews potential operations alternatives
- Prices changes within the necessary timeframe
- Assists project teams in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Good listening skills
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume
- Must be able to interface with clients and co-workers
- Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Estimating software (Timberline, UScost, WinEst)
- Client relations
- Vendor relations
- Cost estimation
- Time estimation
- Labor estimation
- Reading and interpreting technical documents
- Report writing
- Business correspondence
- Presentation skills
- Mathematical concepts
- Problem-solving
- Interpreting instructions
- Safety and OSHA requirements
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years related experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field
Benefits
- Great pay
- Excellent benefits
About the Company
- Baker Construction is the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor.
- We are a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
- We are driven to make things happen.
- We are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives.
- We are an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.
Equal Opportunity
- Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
- Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.