Estimator

　　Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc

　　Location:

　　Cleveland, OH, US, 44101

　　Req ID : 4535

　　Travel: Up to 25%

　　Number of Openings: 1

　　If you’re driven to accomplish great things, Baker is looking for you. As the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor, Baker has constructed every type of concrete structure imaginable in more than 1,200 cities across the U.S. Today, more than 5,000 co-workers proudly wear the Baker logo.

　　At Baker, you’ll do more, be more, and gain more with a company that puts the key to success in your hands. Join an elite team that recognizes commitment and supports your professional growth; that believes focus + hard work + smarts equals opportunity; that provides more options to take your career to the next level. You’ll achieve more in a day, in a year, and in your career than you thought possible. Apply today — we’re ready to build.

　　Summary

　　The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow-up with clients, in an effort to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

　　Roles and Responsibilities

　　The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

　　Identifies and quantifies construction elements

　　Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing

　　Provides initial data for entry into Commence software

　　Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements

　　Sends new contracts for “Corporate” review

　　Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers in order to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project

　　Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity

　　Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing

　　Completes estimate:

　　Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements

　　Creates baseline job durationDetermines what special equipment might be job specific

　　Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate

　　Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and/or qualifications

　　Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability

　　Ensures “Standard Conditions” are included in every proposal

　　Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; also attempts to get language that allows for final retentions when 60 days of completion of Baker work

　　Packages and sends proposal on time; reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.

　　Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal

　　Develops client relationship for current and future jobs

　　Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market

　　Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid

　　Tracks project until awarded

　　Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made

　　Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager

　　Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager

　　Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements

　　Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees

　　Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s

　　Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support

　　Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision

　　Reviews potential operations alternatives

　　Prices changes within necessary timeframe

　　Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

　　Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)

　　The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

　　Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations

　　Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures

　　Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

　　Good listening skills

　　Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

　　Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume

　　Must be able to interface with clients and co-workers

　　Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

　　Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

　　Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates

　　When you join Baker, you become part of a team that is driven to do more. We offer an excellent pay and benefits package, extensive training, and a culture that is built on the values of People, Honor, and Grit.

　　Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

　　Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

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