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 

Estimator Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Business preferred 

• 3+ years’ experience as an Estimator within commercial construction 

• Proficient with relevant construction computer software and Microsoft Office