Estimator Job Description:

• The Estimator will be responsible for developing detailed cost estimates including experience with conceptual estimating for both negotiated and hard bids as well as overseeing an estimating team.

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation of conceptual cost models, budgets and feasibility models based on historical cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
• Identify and report problems or deficiencies to the Project Manager
• Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input; provide comparisons, cost-saving, and value engineering options
• Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in heavy civil industry projects
• Must have the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
• Provide estimating review support to the development team
• Prepare project cost estimates from the client’s RFQ documents and drawings and any other information learned during the pre-bid showing
• Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager, and client with regards to cost estimating activities