What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preconstruction Estimator position at CG Schmidt?
At CG Schmidt, we believe people are the foundation of all we do. We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages our employees to achieve their maximum potential every day. Our team is driven by our core value of caring, which can be seen in our internal teams and in the way we treat our clients and subcontractors. We believe in developing the construction careers of our people through equality of opportunity, professional development, mentorship, competitive compensation and benefits, and our strong family culture. If you want to create exceptional facilities that improve the lives of others, join our CG Schmidt team!
Position summary: Consistently deliver accurate estimates for commercial projects up to $5 million or parts of larger projects. Demonstrated ability to complete take-offs and understand how estimates are put together. Analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids and proposals. Continually strive for personal improvement and be proactive in approach to assignments and relationships, actively seeking to learn and grow.
Position Responsibilities:
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope work.
- Maintains trust with internal clients, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Maintain skills for software tools and technology utilized in position and within department.
- Assist with cost control set up and develop a cost control log.
- Create comparison reports.
- Assist with making phone calls, securing bids, and run copies of proposals and documents as needed.
- Requests quotations, organizes, reviews, and logs quotes received.
- Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including accurate and current information on prices from suppliers.
- Attend design meetings, take notes, and report back to the team.
- Assist in developing detailed scope clarification sheets to help internal and external clients understand the estimate in full detail.
- Develops preliminary project schedules to aid in the estimating process.
- Understands the difference between a Cost Model, SD, DD, CD and GMP Estimate.
- Seeks new tools and techniques that can be shared with preconstruction team.
- Mentor/Coach junior team members.
- Follows the preconstruction process in place every time.
- Competency in the take-off and estimating tools that are used.
- CGS Ambassador, by engaging in CGS committees, events, etc.
- Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.
- Support other department personnel as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- 5-7 years of prior construction estimating experience
- Advanced math, computer, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques, and cost controls.
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
- Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from start to finish, including sequence/phasing of work.
- Strong team player and communicator.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
