Job Details
Summary of Duties
Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating. The estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity for one or more disciplines, including the review and analysis of applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with other team members based on bid needs. The Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer s Core Values at all times.
Essential Functions
Estimating: 85%
- Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)
- Review, discuss, and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e, safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, and job costs, into current job cost analysis
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work
- Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals
- Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal, and value management information
- Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meetings
- Support Operations Staff as required
- Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management
- When feasible, visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities' means and methods utilized by field personnel
- Maintain CRM database with relevant information
Business Development: 10%
- Actively engage in Business Development activities alongside other departments
- Keep up to date with current market trends
- Interface with Owners, GCs, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities
- Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines
- Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors
- Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.
Operations: 5%
- Participate in Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
- Provide estimating support for change orders as needed
- Participate in project Kick-Off meetings with Operations Staff
- Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff
Qualifications:
- BS or BA degree in an area related to construction management, business, or related field experience
- 3+ years of direct work experience in a civil construction estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation
- Thorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniques
- Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each
- Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions
- Ability to travel to prebid meetings/site visits. (Overnight visits may be required)
- Attendance at mandatory company events in NC and VA as needed
- Proficient with Excel, Word, PDF applications, Cosential, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and Smartbid.
- Ability to navigate iSqft, Building Connected, Smartbid, Dodge Reports, BetaSam.gov, and other similar platforms
Competencies and Personal Attributes:
- Exemplary verbal, written, math, and interpersonal communication skills
- Exemplary customer service and relationship management skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team without being given direction