- Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents to determine and validate overall project requirements.
- Recognizes risks related to project-specific requirements, site, schedule, and market conditions.
- Solicits competitive pricing from subcontractor partners and suppliers for pursuits.
- Completes detailed quantity, material, and labor takeoffs from project documents.
- Ability to evaluate and compare multiple suppliers and subcontract partners for completeness of scope, schedule, and compliance with the project documents.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with subcontractor partners and suppliers.
- Ability to converse with and solicit trades and comfortable with cold calling.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and project walk-throughs.
- Supports bid runner with bid-day assignments.
- Ability to perform multiple estimates concurrently under critical deadlines.
- Actively participate in estimate reviews with Executives, Operations Staff, Owners, and Engineers.
- Assists with bid document control and documenting, organizing, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team.
- Be able to read project documents including plans and specifications.
- Proficient in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Working knowledge of estimating software.
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Familiar with Bluebeam or other PDF software.
- Familiar with different delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build (Hard Bid), Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
- A strong aptitude for adopting new technology.
- Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree is preferred.
- Work Experience: Three (3) to eight (8) years of commercial construction-related experience.
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