What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Estimator position at Tilden-Coil Constructors?
Estimator Position
The Estimator is a key member of the Preconstruction Process, responsible for assisting the Preconstruction Manager in various tasks and areas.
- Communication
- Budgeting
- Bidding
- Process Development & Management
A successful Estimator requires strong organization and communication skills, accuracy, initiative, decision making, influence, prioritizing, and flexibility.
Performance Expectations
Commitment to deadlines
Accuracy
Standardization
Adaptability
Strong Internal & external relationships
Timeliness
Responsibilities
Communication
Weekly, daily, and/or monthly reporting:
a. To executives and preconstruction manager
Meeting / collaboration with:
a. Staff, clients, and trade contractors
Budgeting
Develop and/or perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing
Develop and/or assist with value engineering considerations
Develop and/or assist with trade/bid category cost
Evaluate owner budgets
Team organization/leadership for large estimates
Review bid documents for how they affect pricing and risk
Prepare total project cost estimates
Coordinate design intent with Architect Review all estimates to ensure company consistency/standards
Constructability review
Site visits
Bidding
Bid process assistance
Bid checklist management
Identify scope/trades necessary for the project
Understand upfront documents/Division 0 and 1 & implement
Develop bidders list
Coordinate reprographics and plan distribution
Preconstruction RFI management
Addenda review
Receive bids and coordinate and compare subcontract quotations for a complete scope of work
Bid archiving
Process Development & Management
Maintain relationships with top subcontractor list
Prolog database maintenance
Master call sheet maintenance
Maintain historic cost procedure
Develop "standard" unit cost sheet for typical scopes
Tilden-Coil References
Company Service Model
Production Manual
Safety Manual
Employee Handbook
Insurance Manual
Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Advanced Responsibilities
- Preconstruction Process Developing: Planning, Budgeting, Coordination, Bid Process
- Preconstruction Manager responsibilities
- Market trend and construction economics tracking and logging
- Preparation of subcontract scopes
- Teach and develop PM's, PE's & bid team to estimate
Recommended Computer Skills
- Prolog Manager
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Estimating Programs
Recommended Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent continuing education
Physical Demands
This office position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand, as necessary. Involves walking, effective communication, listening, using hands to operate office equipment. Vision abilities required for computer work, reading, writing, typing, data entry and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and /or carry up to twenty pounds; attempt no greater weight without assistance. The noise level in the work environment is an active open office.
Location
This is an in-office position, located in Riverside, California. Candidates will need to relocate to the area if required prior to employment to be considered.
The intent of the job description is to provide a general outline of the employment title. Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the individual requirements of the specific project and direction from the immediate supervisor.
Department- 30-Preconstruction
Employment Type- Full-Time
Minimum Experience- Experienced
Compensation- $75,000-$100,000
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000
