Estimator | Interior GC - MT Vernon
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for expediting and preparing full estimates on general contracting projects for larger and complex projects in a Supermarket or Commercial Retail setting.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Expedites, analyzes and prepares bids for larger and more complex projects and manages the bidding process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reports to Chief Estimator to make sure we produce 100% Quality Bid and that all policies and procedures are being followed for each and every bid.
- Handles all projects GC & Inhouse- large, small & complex projects.
- Generates Takeoffs and quantity analysis for Inhouse & Subcontractor Trades.
- Attends walkthroughs with Clients, Subcontractors & other Team Members.
- Reviews Subcontractor Prequalification and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses to ensure that we are using Quality Subs.
- Analyzes all Bid Requirements to make sure all deadlines are met.
- Reviews and analyzes bid documents to determine scope of work for bid.
- Highlights drawings and executes required take-offs of pertinent trades.
- Generates a Clarification Sheet by determining each trade s scope of work.
- Prepares RFI s for any contradictions in the bid documents.
- Discusses scope of work with Subcontractors.
- Analyzes Subcontractor s proposals and qualifies their scope of work.
- Prepares and finalizes bid to be checked by Chief Estimator.
- Finalizes Levelling Sheets from the Clarifications.
- Holds buyout meetings with Construction to discuss bid upon award of job.
- Negotiates final contract price with Subcontractors as required and ensures that all Letters Of Award are fully executed prior to start of Work.
- Participates in Kickoff & Closeout Meetings and provides accurate reports, general conditions and man-hours.
- Develops and maintains Logs such as Bid Log, Database, Unit Costs, Equipment & Material.
QUALIFICATIONS / BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5+ years estimating experience in retail construction preferred.
- Architecture or Engineering Degree Preferred.
- Familiarity with open store renovations, new fit-out projects, and site work.
- Capable of working with tight deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Proficiency with computers: (Word, Excel; Outlook)
- Must demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position: analytical; problem solving; planning/organizing; dependability.