Overview:
The Estimator is responsible for managing all aspects of Estimates including contract administration, subcontractor coordination, job cost tracking, collections, and project close out.
Responsibilities:
- Research, identify, execution of new jobs to bid, and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
- Solicit proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
- Create and deliver project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor pricing.
- Review contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
- Procure and manage subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
- Communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders; including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
- Following project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted, and the project meets all applicable standards.
- Perform Customer Visits and outreach
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience required with a priority on public / private sector projects
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
- Strong understanding of commercial construction
- Project management and field supervisory experience a plus
- Proven experience as a construction estimator
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers
- Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, estimating software and scheduling software
- Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment
- Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies and private sector clients that will lead to long-term partnerships
For additional information:
Stephen S. Stauffer
Phone: 610-421-1225
Email: S.Stauffer@UnitedEmployment.com
