Shoreline Construction

Estimator

The Estimator will prepare cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals, develop more economical ways to construct projects and provide comprehensive deliverables for major estimates. 

Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for the following:

• Performs quantity survey of materials shown on project plans.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Prepares complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals.
• Prepares material and other costs summary for quotes from vendors.
• Tracks value creation items from development through inclusion and documents in project documentation.
• Develops and manages scopes of work for all trades, including distribution of plans and specifications, and pricing, bid solicitation and coordination for vendors and subcontractors.
• Utilizes knowledge of the project schedule and logistics in project estimates.
• Assists with system analysis of building components, MEP systems, project logistics, staging, phasing plans, and coordination.
• Coordinates bid day summaries, general requirements and participates in project procurement presentations.
• Collaborates with operations and field staff to develop more economical ways to construct projects during the pre-construction process.
• Provides professional and comprehensive deliverables at the completion of each major estimate.
• Improves project profitability opportunities by applying basic understanding of insurance structures, fees and rates.

Other Skills: 

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written 
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office with emphasis on strong Excel skills 
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications 
• Proficiency in construction estimating software
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of field operations through project support.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work 
• Ability to develop General Conditions and General Requirement estimates.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience:

• 3 years estimating experience.
• Preference for total of 5 years construction experience.