Estimator II

HYBRID
This position creates cost estimates based off a defined scope throughout the project life cycle including developing construction cost estimates based off a completed engineering package and field reviews. They lead efforts to design, revise, and implement solutions to continually improve the estimating efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for use in planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Analyze drawings and other documents to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Conduct periodic site visits to confirm work methods and work approaches are consistent with the estimate.
• Assess project cost performance by tracking actuals against contractor bids or the project estimate.
• Communicate with engineering, construction or sub-contractors on proposed changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Prepare cost reports and projections as requested by management. Establish cost monitoring and reporting mechanism and procedures.
• Establish a mechanism to continuously update cost and man-hour databases.
• Communicating with supervisors, peers and subordinates to obtain and supply information.
• Communicating with persons outside the organization including sub-contractors, the public or regulators as directed by management.
• Securing information by observation, email, telephone, corporate databases and the Internet.
• Establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Estimating sizes, distances and quantities and determining time, costs, resources, equipment and materials required for specific work activities.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to identify the best solutions to problems. Organizing, planning and prioritizing assigned work.
• Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
• Thinking creatively.

Requirements

Prefer a BS in Engineering or Construction Management or 8 years of relevant field experience