Estimator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The role of the Project Estimator at Tri-North is to understand construction contracts and terminology while using estimating techniques and best practices to read schedules, and navigate project plans while showing creativity and resourcefulness. You will be responsible for obtaining pricing, reviewing bid requirements thoroughly, and asking follow-up questions on every bid. Communication and relationship development, especially with subcontractors is a vital part of this role.
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate a complete understanding of construction contracts and terminology, as well as estimating strategies and techniques with an excellent working knowledge of design, procurement, and field processes and their inherent cost performance risks. This role requires a creative thinker and problem solver with the ability to propose innovative, non-standard solutions. As part of the Tri-North team, you will demonstrate a sense of responsibility, accountability, and dedication to the success of the company and estimating team, and work to maximize results.
Responsibilities Include
Use standardized tools and processes to prepare comprehensive, accurate, and competitive estimates of project cost and scheduleRecognize and recommend alternative designs/scope definitions which support consistency, standardization, and costRead, understand, and recognize discrepancies in contract termsReview scopes of work within a proposal to obtain bids from sub-contractorsReview project requirements and estimate quantitiesPreparation of accurate conceptual cost models, budgets, and guaranteed maximum pricingDocumentation of cost and schedule in support of the bidding process, summarize and put into a proposal form, and provide complete project estimate backupEnsure estimating quality and procedures are maintainedGather details and maintain current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material, and soft costs associated with projectsRecognize opportunities and take initiative to produce positive outcomes
Requirements
Ability to read/interpret blueprints and schematicsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, and OutlookBachelors or Associates degree in construction management or engineering is a plusSome estimating experience preferred
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