What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator II position at Robinson Construction?
Estimator II
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Material take-off and quantity surveying
- Solicitation of subcontractors and suppliers
- Gathers, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid estimates.
- Attend pre-bid meetings, perform site assessments, and analyze specifications, statements of work, and other documentation to prepare thorough, accurate, and timely estimates of time, cost, and labor
- Provide detailed scoping of assigned projects
- Prepare bid packages for subcontractors and vendors
- Analysis of subcontractor/vendor bids.
- Development of preliminary bid/project schedules
- Assist Preconstruction Coordinator in the development of written proposals
- Take projects to budget and turn over projects to construction
- Understand and apply means and methods
- Understand and apply productivity to work items for various trades
- Prepare routine estimates of low to medium complexity, generally under $10M, or single discipline estimates of a similar magnitude of as part of a larger project, with little oversight from Senior/Lead Estimator or Chief Estimator.
- Interfaces with A/E’s, contractors, and owners to provide cost data.
- Provide takeoff, perform and/or assist with solicitations, and support Senior Estimators on larger projects.
- Get work weekly huddle
- Daily Estimating huddle
- Turnover Meetings
- Sage (formerly Precision and Timberline) Estimating
- On-Screen Takeoff
- MS Office, Excel, and Access
- Procore
- Building Connected
- Coordinate efforts of field engineers assigned to individual projects.
- Must have excellent analytical and planning skills, good communication skills, and be knowledgeable and proficient with computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software systems. A solid background in Sage Estimating is preferred.
- Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously with proven time management skills. Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Attention to detail and proven problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with MF2014
- B.S. Degree in Construction Management and/or Engineering or six (6) years of construction experience or equivalent background is required.
- Leadership skills required and proven ability to lead a small team to successfully achieve a common goal.
- Must have excellent analytical and planning skills, good communication skills, and be knowledgeable and proficient with computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and database software systems. A good background in Timberline estimating is preferred
- Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously with proven time management skills
- Demonstrated experience estimating a broad range of subcontracted and self-perform work activities with an emphasis in the following project types: Industrial, Healthcare, Commercial, both Public and Federal Healthcare/Institutional, etc.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team. Attention to detail and proven problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with MF2014
- Ability to hear, comprehend and speak
- Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to work with standard office equipment
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Working over 40 hours per week may be required
- Some weekends or evenings may be required
- Establish goals with individual Career Development Plan and continue with professional education and development
Robinson Construction is a Design-Build General Contractor specializing in the completion of process-intense manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our clients include heavy industrial, manufacturing; food grade processing plants, chemical and processing; power and renewable energy; healthcare facilities, and mining industries, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies.
Robinson Construction is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We will provide equal opportunity to all applicants and prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance.
