Job Description

Projects and controls construction costs by collecting and studying information; controlling construction costs. Estimator’s primary duty is to grow the company by achieving sales and profitability objectives for new projects and clientele through comprehensive cost estimating and project award. Estimator will accomplish this under general direction of the Estimating and Purchasing Manager.

Estimator Construction Job Duties:

Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.
Prepares construction budget by studying home plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.
Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.
Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.
Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Estimator Construction Skills and Qualifications:

Analyzing Information , Developing Budgets, Vendor Relationships, Reporting Skills, Estimating, Decision Making, Teamwork, Documentation Skills, Quality Focus