Estimator

The Estimator will contribute to the mission of protecting our customers’ people, business, and time by delivering excellent service and accurate information. This position will collaborate with all levels of the organization to clearly understand the projects and requirements needed to achieve deadlines. The Estimator will work with team members to deliver precise and accurate bids for assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Understand projects and all requirements

· Analyze all available information to compile into a proposal estimate

· Attend external pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work

· Determine key variables for cost and other estimates

· Complete proposals including bid documents, determine the project’s scope, and evaluate special conditions affecting the proposal (including site conditions, access, personnel, and equipment needs)

· Review and clarify proposals and negotiate projects

· Prepare estimates based on time, labor requirements, equipment costs, and specifications

· Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, clients, bidding competitions, etc.)

· Obtain and track offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors

· Prepare preliminary schedules for all successfully awarded projects

· Manage multiple projects estimates simultaneously

· Contact current and potential customers in a sales capacity

· Involved in peer mentoring and on-the-job training

· Other duties and/or special projects as assigned