Preconstruction Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicits, interviews and pre-qualifies subcontractors.
• Manages a database of qualified subcontractors capable of worksite completion.
• Interfaces with subcontractors and suppliers to evaluate proposals relative to the scope of work.
• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates.
• Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors and for planning, organizing and scheduling work.
• Budgets, estimates and prepares contracts for negotiated, select-bid and hard-bid projects.
• Develops owner and subcontractor contacts.
• Completes subcontractor buyout and turnover process.
• Independently prepares proposals which meet quality standards, sets timelines and fee projections.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of projects and related tasks
• Reconciles schematic drawings back to conceptual budget.
• Researches local code and permit requirements.
• Prepares value engineering as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Sciences preferred and a minimum of 5 years estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Experience in commercial construction, conceptual estimating, negotiated and hard bids.
• Experience with Timberline or equivalent estimating software.
• LEED accredited and BIM experience a plus.