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.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

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. xhqgsiq
• LEED accredited and BIM experience a plus.