Estimator

Purpose of Position To competitively bid and win profitable, commercial, tenant improvement and multi-family projectsthrough the development of pricing strategies to deliver effective estimates. Areas of Responsibility1. OPERATIONS • Performing constructability and feasibility studies for potential projects and for the coordination ofbid documents, labor productions, subcontractor and vendor pricing, and cost-to-completeanalysis. • Thoroughly investigates the drawings, specifications, and all available bid documents for his or herportion of an estimate, and develops an intimate understanding of the unique projectrequirements. Assembles baseline schedules for bid packages. Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and organizes and analyzes the resultant data such thatall project members will be able to understand and easily infer the data. • Conducts site visits to gather detailed, relevant data on project site conditions and effectivelyincorporates this information during the bid process. • Conducts field visits to existing projects to verify production rates and observe constructiontechniques and operations. Adjusts bid methods accordingly. Attends project kick off and final close-out meetings with the project management staff. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the bidding / contract documents and thepotential risks for a project. Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate andprice risks by means of comprehensive contract qualifications and exclusions. • Interfaces extensively with Project Management staff to communicate any areas of concerndiscovered during the estimating process and work cooperatively with project managers toperform contract "buy-out" activities. • Interfaces extensively with the Project Management team to identify and highlight any stipulationsand language that must be implemented prior to contract execution. Helps develop pricing strategies. Organizes and tracks historical pricing data for use in cost escalation forecasting and budgetpricing. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Office Manager Page 2 of 2 • Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizationalskills. Proficient in P6 and/or Phoenix CPM.Proficient in OnScreen Takeoff Software (OST).Proficient in Excel