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.…