Estimator

Description

**Overview:**

The Estimator here at Blue Heron will be a part of our boundary pushing Elite division. The Estimator will be responsible for generating the project budget and controlling that cost through design changes and value engineering.

**Responsibilities:**

* Prepare cost estimates for construction projects and/or services by analyzing blueprints and other contract documents.
* Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work. Provide ongoing estimating support to the Design Team during Design Development.
* Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
* Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
* Analyze and compare subcontractor bids and make recommendations for contract awards using our bid leveling spreadsheets.
* Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
* Finalize ‘Scope of Work’ descriptions to support the contracting of trades to ensure cohesiveness of buyout.
* Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
* Follow cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
* Maintain bidding process, and conduct negotiations.
* Contribute to and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
* Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
* Prioritize your time to allow you to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Requirements

* A college degree in a Construction related field is ideal.
* An equivalent number of years of experience will also satisfy the education requirement.
* Should have 3-5 years of commercial and/or high-end estimating experience.
* Good communication and strong teamwork skills are necessary.