Construction Cost Estimator

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JOB SUMMARY:

The construction estimator develops cost/price estimates and related project budgetary reports. These include conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimates for design-build, design-bid-build, and construction management contracts. The construction estimator provides estimates for a range of facility, civil works, infrastructure, industrial and institutional projects. The construction estimator assists the Project Manager and Scheduler with initial project scheduling and activity cost allocation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzing available documents (bid data) to gain a thorough understanding of the project for the preparation of the cost/price estimate. These documents include solicitation documents, addendums, construction drawings, technical specifications, design analysis, record drawings, RFI responses, and site visit notes. Preparing detailed cost/price estimates to include labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other items, including costs associated with labor burden, material sales taxes, overhead, profit, bonds, builders risk insurance, and contingency.

Experience:

• Related degree: 2 years ()
• Estimating software: 1 year (Required)
• On-Screen Takeoff: 1 year ()
• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook: 1 year ()