Junior Estimator

Job description

Overview
The Junior Estimator is responsible for the overall project estimate under the supervision of the Chief Estimator and/or designated Senior Estimator. Works with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors/ suppliers to plan cost factors for building projects; analyzes construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by performing the following duties.

Duties

  • JUNIOR ESTIMATOR:
  • Prepares estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages:

Conceptual, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.

  • Studies specifications to assist the operations team in planning procedures for construction on the basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
  • Researches construction documents and analyzes specifications to determine estimated costs.
  • Works with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans and specifications for constructability issues and determining general requirements on the project.
  • Prepares quantity take-offs and estimates costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required to fulfill all provisions of the contract.
  • Assists with system analysis of building components.
  • Review subcontractor and supplier bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.

ESTIMATING ASSISTANT:

  • Ensure bid and proposal documentation is formatted, collated, and presented professionally.
  • Data entry on quotation information.
  • Maintenance and reporting of Quotation data
  • Monitor bid/quotation throughout the process, providing weekly status/exception reports as required.
  • Undertake other administrative tasks as required.

Required Education and Experience

Education:

· B.S. degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or Business or equivalent field experience.

Experience:

· Minimum of two (2) years of estimating experience in the asphalt paving/civil engineering industry.

NOTE: Only applicants only.

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