What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Filanc Construction Company, Inc?

Essential Functions :

The Estimator will assist the Estimating team in all aspects of the bid / estimating process from the review of plans and specifications, estimating material cost and craft labor productivity, soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors / suppliers through the completion of the bid / estimating effort for a variety of water / wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities : Pre Bid :

Performs quantity take-offs
Applies self-perform labor man-hours and productivity to estimates
Obtains competitive commodity pricing and solicits quotations for any specialty equipment and material
Directs, coordinates and provides access to information and documents to subcontractors and solicits subcontractors bids
Performs reviews with subcontractors and vendors to verify scopes of work and ensure scope and price are complete
Evaluates the lowest cost, qualified subcontractor / bid
Communicates with engineers to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents these clarifications
Proposal development
Actively participates in the internal estimate review process
Assists with final assembly of estimate including proposal presentation

Post Bid :

Collects and organizes all bid information for future reference

Prepares summary of bid hand-off on successful bids

Explains scope and cost estimate for project presentation

Aids in maintaining historical data

Participates in buy-out of subcontracts and material purchase order

Supports project management team in pricing and negotiating change orders

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager or his / her designee

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or comparable field experience and training

Minimum of 5-8 years construction experience with at least 2-4 years estimating in water / wastewater or heavy civil industry specific to process equipment and process piping

Design-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plus

Pre-Construction experience a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the use of the internet

Sage Estimating experience desirable

Planswift experience helpful.

Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

DBIA, ASPE or any professional estimator certification experience a plus

Working Conditions :

100% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) telephones, and general office equipment.

Filanc is proud to be a drug free workplace. Filanc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This job description intends to list the primary or “essential functions” of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management.

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