Estimator

Overview

The Lemartec Estimator position is responsible for pre-construction planning, pre-bid attendance, bid management, and estimating activities.  The primary job responsibility of this position will be the coordination of information between team members in the Estimating Department, accurately estimating complete quantity takeoffs, and managing drawings, specifications, and sub-contractor and vendor data. Responsibilities include following company and department policies and procedures and building and maintaining strategic relationships with suppliers and sub-contractors, and document control. 

Responsibilities

• Create, obtain, and evaluate all documents/data required for bidding, including specifications, scopes of work, architectural documents, site plans, soil reports, community guidelines, and all other pertinent documents that affect all costs of construction
• Work with suppliers, sub-contractors, etc., to facilitate bids, takeoffs, pricing, and proposals.
• Work with architects, drafters & engineers as required to ensure building plans are accurately documented.
• Participate in value engineering efforts and identify areas for improvement.
• Document estimating and pre-construction activities and keep team members informed.
• Maintain RFI log and bid contact log for projects.
• Work collaboratively with the construction team to ensure scopes of work for each trade are clearly understood and adhered to by sub-contractors.
• Research and pre-qualify new vendors, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Administrative duties to field incoming calls, emails, and other correspondence.
• Create and manage project files.
• Manage & update the online project management system.
• Maintain subcontractor contact records for potential vendors and sub-contractors.
• Ensure company procedures and internal control requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in estimating/pre-construction.
• Experience and knowledge of construction industry practices, materials, and methods involved and the purchasing of services and supplies.
• Must be proficient with computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Must be proficient in internet search techniques and online research.
• Must be able to type.
• Strong writing & communication skills in English.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Understanding of construction and design.
• Ability to read and understand, building plans, scopes of work, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Creative and Innovative - must be a "think out-of-the-box" problem solver.