What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Estimator position at The High Companies?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
- The Assistant Estimator will support the Preconstruction Team by participating in the activities of the estimating department in response to estimating requests, as well as perform smaller-scale estimates and budgets. The ability to meet deadlines, a commitment to teamwork, and detailed follow-through will be the key to success in this role. The Assistant Estimator will work with the Director of Estimating to prepare quotes by ensuring adequate subcontractor coverage, tracking and distributing all RFI's, addenda, bulletins, and other pertinent bid documents, and procuring subcontractor proposals across all relevant trades.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Zero to One year of experience in estimating and/or purchasing
- Experience in commercial / institutional construction or equivalent experience
- Associate degree in related field, preferably Construction Management or Engineering
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for material takeoff, labor calculation, and associated pricing.
- Developing, updating, and completing project scope sheets.
- Subcontractor and vendor solicitation, proposal scoping, and pricing review.
- Preliminary project schedule input and review.
- Constructability reviews with project management and field staff.
- Conducting/organizing/attending project site visits.
- Generation of requests-for-information (RFIs) and review of RFI responses.
- Writing bid clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
- Participation with the estimating department, project management, and field staff in project review meetings.
- Participation in design meetings, owner meetings, and project presentations.
- Development of value engineering ideas and pricing.
- Assistance with subcontract buyout, purchase orders, and project turnover.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with owners, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Will serve on and may chair various company committees as appointed.
- Promote the interests and favorable image of the High Companies. Support and sustain the values of the High Philosophy.
- Perform special assignments as directed.
