What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Ultimate Staffing Services?
JOB DESCRIPTION: Estimator
Job purpose of Estimator is to quantify costs for projects by producing bid packages for labor and materials, while mathematically estimating quantities. The Estimator will Interpret and analyze contract documents regarding terms, specifications, clarifications, and requirements for each project and prepare estimates and bid proposals
Key duties/responsibilities of Estimator:
- Prepare bid packages for new projects, specifying the project details to potential vendors for accurate estimates.
- Use Planswift to quantify measurements for project budgets
- Assist in producing proposals for sitework contracts
- Assist in purchasing of materials with creation of take-offs, generating PO's, and creating Change Orders
- Assist the VP of Operations and Finance to seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
- Track & report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Coordinate with the Site Development Managers to verify the accuracy and proper implementation of the subcontracts and material delivery.
- Assist in obtaining permits and licenses
- Maintain a vendor database to ensure fresh, competent workforce and material supply
- Other duties, as assigned
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
