What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Evans General Contractors?
Summary:
The Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of complete and accurate estimates on Design/Build projects. In addition, this person is responsible for preparing the proposal package, which includes preliminary schedule, clarifications, comprehensive estimates and quantity survey, among other project-specific documents. As a key role in our organization, the person inn this role is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. This job is on-site in Jacksonville, FL.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for design-build, conceptual and plans/specs estimating
- Analyze project specifications, including but not limited to sketches, blueprints and sample layouts, to determine estimated costs and pricing
- Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate the costs of materials, labor, and equipment required to meet the provisions of the contract
- Solicit and review quotes from vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
- Assisting operations with subcontractor procurement
- Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans, specifications and general project requirements
- Detailed knowledge of pricing and costs for materials, labor, subcontractors and equipment for all trade disciplines
- Ability to manage multiple preconstruction projects
- Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
- Lead and coordinate design team on awarded projects including thorough drawing review
- Builds effective relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients
- Review awarded projects and compare cost on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate
- Performs other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- 2-5 years of experience as an estimator for a General Contractor or subcontractor; experience in Distribution preferred
- Proficient with Onscreen Takeoff
- Knowledgeable of the Central and North Florida market, preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Detail-oriented, with strong organization skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Possess a strong work ethic
Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
