What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Cornerstone Services?
Performing project estimating and other preconstruction activities for detention facilities construction, including material and labor- hour take-offs of plans and specifications. Forwarding take-offs to material suppliers and analyzing quotes for accuracy. Submitting bids and scopes of work in a timely manner.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop and maintain business relationships
- Review architectural drawings and specifications
- Solicit vendors and perform vender evaluation, negotiation and administration
- Assist in analyzing and evaluating vendors capabilities
- Assist in resolving vendor problems, including terms, quality, and delivery
- Assist in maintaining procurement records for items or service
- Maintain bid records, including specifications and all estimating detail
- Perform actual quantity take-off and forward estimate to the vendors (cost and scope)
- Review and understand the general conditions documents
- Negotiate purchasing terms, including price, payment terms, delivery schedule, and freight
- Review and develop bid proposals and assist in negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
- Outline any contingencies to prospective customers
- Conduct a thorough turnover to the project manager and engineer after job is awarded
- Perform product quality inspections as required
Duties and Tasks
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
Education
Required : High School Diploma
Preferred : Construction Science or Engineering degree
Experience :
Required : 1 year in construction industry or degree in a related field
Preferred : 5 years in construction industry. Timberline estimating software experience.
Abilities :
Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to estimate and help the client to understand Cornerstone's scope of work and products. Must be able to understand and estimate detention equipment portions of work on required jobs. Ability to understand, estimate and apply proper materials as needed. Must have the ability to interpret blueprints and schematics, handle multiple projects at the same time, work under time and budget constraints, and possess business ethics.
Required : Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
EOE / M / F / Veteran / Disabled
