What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Spring Prairie HB, Inc.?
The Estimator is responsible for estimating project costs and revenues based on provided plans and bid packages. This involves obtaining current material, labor, and subcontractor pricing, and accurately assigning quantities.
Essential Functions
- Preparing estimates by performing take-offs on all levels of drawings.
- Collaborating with customers to clarify initial questions, ensuring accurate bids and budgets.
- Reviewing project specifications thoroughly.
- Contacting subcontractors to confirm pricing.
- Drafting proposals that include all requested options from owners, contractors, and value engineering (VE) options.
- Reviewing proposals with the VP of Estimating and Sales Engineer to finalize pricing.
- Following up with customers and the Business Development team after bid submission until feedback is received.
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to secure negotiated work.
- Staying engaged with ongoing projects as needed throughout their duration.
- Collaborating with the Project Manager to close out projects, ensuring the PCI Certified survey is completed by the customer.
- Creating Project Turnover Forms to share with the team once the project is awarded.
Education Requirements
Required : High School Diploma or the equivalent.
Experience Requirements
Required : 1 year of experience in estimating or 2 years of onsite construction experience.
