Job Description
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Adhere to and implement estimating processes
- Assist the Estimating Manager in the coordination of overall corporate estimating functions.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, and labor and material requirements; prepare itemized lists and site walks; and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and the contents of the estimate.
- Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work.
- Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals.
- Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value engineering ideas.
- Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss them in weekly estimating meetings.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e., takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, and customer relationship management.
- When feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.
- Assist with creating a yearly Business Plan and stay current with market trends.
- Assist the Estimating Manager in the coordination of staff training.
- Review Estimator and Junior Estimator assignments for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitate growth of Junior Estimator & Estimator.
- Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.
- Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors.
- Encouraged to participate and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.
- Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off, Kick-Off, and Post Project Review Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
- Provide estimating support for change orders as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of direct work experience in an estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparation.
- Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques.
- Thorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processes.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of each.
- Ability to estimate all types of projects/contracts and coordinate and supervise group work effort essential.
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work long hours to finalize a bid.
- Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions.
- Ability to build relationships with clients, engineers, and owners.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address estimating challenges.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Employee must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Drug screens are required after an offer is accepted, and continued employment is based on the initial drug screen and any future/random drug screens administered.
- A background check will be required.
- A confidentiality agreement may be required.
- Driving records may be required.
- Further clearance may be required by clients(i.e. government or military site access).
Faulconer Team Attributes:
- Positive, team oriented attitude
- Open to personal and professional training and development
Job Tags
For contractors, Work experience placement, For subcontractor, Work at office,