What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Estimator position at Baker Construction?
Company Overview
Baker Gulf Coast Industrial, LLC is a leading specialty concrete contractor that prioritizes people and invests in their development. We offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and are committed to building the future of our country and company.
About the Role
The Estimator will be integral to our team, collaborating across diverse teams, working on significant projects, and diving headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes.
- Follow-up with clients to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract.
- Provide ongoing cost estimate support to operations for awarded contracts.
- Enter quantities into appropriate software program for pricing.
- Provide initial data for entry into Commence software.
- Provide Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements.
- Identify, contact, and create relationships with vendors/suppliers to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project.
- Analyze and scope vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity.
- Work with vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing.
- Create baseline job duration.
- Determine special equipment needs for the job.
- Incorporate proposal language for reductions and retentions.
- Review with Operations for productivity/manpower.
- Capture data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market.
- Track project until awarded.
- Set up transition meeting for Project Manager.
- Copies pricing, quotes, and pertinent proposal information for Project Manager.
- Prepare rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements.
- Coordinate meeting time for Project Manager and invitees.
- Communicate understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments.
- Provide overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support.
- Communicate General Contractors/owners schedule and needs with field supervision.
- Review potential operations alternatives.
- Assist project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Three years related experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst).
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Our Commitment
This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
