Estimator

ESTIMATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The estimator’s primary responsibility is to prepare accurate budgets and estimates for how much a given project location will cost to develop and construct.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Communicate directly with subcontractors and vendors to solicit bid proposals.
• Generate conceptual budgets based on historical cost information, performing quantity take offs and assigning unit rate values to scope of work items.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and general contractor bid proposals, schedule of values, qualifications.
• Ensure timely completion of internal budgets and estimates.
• Understand a given project’s scope of work requirements to generate a bid proposal.
• Prepare cost analysis.
• Read and comprehend construction documents/plans to prepare estimates.
• Prepares work to be estimated by reviewing proposals, plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, site investigation reports, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains unit cost database for various sitework scope of work items.
• Maintain directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors in various regions.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontracts – specific scope of work, durations, general requirements.
• Develop budgets and estimates for corporate locations and projects.
• Assist franchisees with finding subcontractors and general contractors in different regions of the country.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and general contractors bids on behalf of franchisees and provide support to lower cost, ensure a complete scope of work, and clarify any discrepancies between all involved parties.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Preference to civil/site construction experience in preconstruction and project management – earthwork takeoff’s, cut/fill reports, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of site construction experience – demolition, earthwork, utilities, paving, concrete, landscaping, etc.
• Minimum 3 years estimating experience
• Knowledge of building construction
• Must be able to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in excel and other similar software

JOB TYPE, SCHEDULE, LOCATION

• Full Time
• Monday – Friday
• Fayetteville, AR

PAY AND BENEFITS

• $70,000-$110,000 D.O.E
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance based bonus incentive

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fayetteville, AR 72701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fayetteville, AR 72701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fayetteville, AR 72701

Salary : $70,000 - $110,000