Estimator

DescriptionJob Purpose

To provide an accurate estimate for projects set forth by the salesman to reflect the most accurate cost and margin for each project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review Estimate Request in Wrike
Identify & Qualify Estimate Request
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors in my territory
Request pricing from vendors for each project
Review project specification & bid package

Submit RFIs
Check for Addendum (Always check day of bid)

Perform Scope Review

If bidding to GC’s, call and verify scopes required per GC
Submit scope letter to GCs for approval
Identify completion dates, LDs, taxes, and wage rates
Identify project budget

Enter Estimate in ProEst

Base bid and all alternates

Accounting Request – Bid Bond

Verify if Bid Bond is 5% or 10% (allow 24 Hours for delivery)
Establish value of Bid Bond based on historical values & current scope of work

Perform project take-off

Quantify all scopes of work per construction documents
Identify areas of scope that require subcontractors or high-lead time quotes

Request Quotes for the Following:

Freight Quotes (Turf & Specialty Infill)
Graphics Quote from STR-Prefab
Turf Removal/Installation Quote
Shock Pad Quote
Subcontractor Quotes (If In-house crews are not used when estimating)

Base Subcontractor
Track Subcontractor
Other

Create Draft Estimate for preliminary review with team
Review Quotes from Vendor

Perform scope check with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the bid scope is accurate.
Verify tax information is correct (If tax exempt the estimator should obtain tax exempt certificates
Verify wage rates are accurate for the area.

Generate Final Estimate with incorporation of reviewed quotes

Verify margins with Sales Team

Assemble Complete Bid Package/Proposal

Compile a complete bid package per contract documents
Request samples if required

Revisions to Project Estimate as required by owner

Each revision gets a new estimate in ProEst

Wrike Job Folder information must match ProEst Estimate before Folder goes to Operations.
Produce all billable change orders per construction documents.
Weekly bid review with Project Team
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsQualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; HS diploma/GED required
Experience: 10+ years’ experience
Courses/Certifications/Training: Certified Field Builder license
Superior written and verbal communication skills

Other Details

Travel:
Location: Northwest & Great Lakes
Annual Salary:
Bonus Plan: Plan IV
Bonus Percent: 15%
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k, life, STD/LTD, etc.…