What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Carolina Concrete Landscape and Design?
Job Summary Collects and analyzes data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture a product, construct a building, or provide a service. General Accountabilities Travels to job sites to gather information on materials needed and labor required. Analyzes specifications and technical documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors. Confers with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on cost estimates. Prepares cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project. Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Sets up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures. Reviews material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more costeffective to produce or purchase components. Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. Evaluates a product's cost-effectiveness or profitability. Recommends ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable. *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Job Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: At least 4 years' experience as a cost estimator Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Mathematics Critical thinking Judgment and decision making Active listening