Description:
A demolition contractor and small GC out of Warren, MI is seeking a minimum an experienced Estimator for their selective commercial demolition projects. The basic function of the Demolition Estimator is to prepare and present bid documents and estimate the price of jobs. This position takes an active role in daily activities and processing work accurately and efficiently through company systems. This position will require in-office and field training of specific customer processes and functions under direct supervision of the Sr. Estimator.
Responsibilities:
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation, to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
Prepares estimates used for management purposes.
Prepares estimates for selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining cost effectiveness.
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized list.
Prepares time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying specialized methodologies, techniques, or processes.
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Meet bid deadlines then ensure that you get a peer review for each estimate and that the estimate checklist is completed for each estimate.
Examine the plans and associated documents of the chosen jobs to identify the unique or unusual characteristics of the job. Make note of these to ensure they are compensated for in the bid.
Prepare the bidding checklist.
Visit the job site to ascertain any characteristics of the job not noted in the plans and documents which would impact the job and its successful completion.
Do a “take off” of the plans to create means, methods, and coverage of the proposal.
Make the following calls:
Suppliers for material questions (from Purchasing Agent)
Subcontractors for written quotes on their work.
Review historical job data to draw comparisons to the current job for estimating the amount of time needed to complete the work.
Analyze any subcontractor’s bids and select the one best suited for the job.
Add incidentals and contingencies to the bid.
Review the bid to verify the calculations.
Prepare the Scope of Work and attach to the bid.
Oversee the packaging and presentation of the bid documents to assure time for review.
Submit the bid by sending the documents to the Prime Contractor or customer.
Analyze all unsuccessful bids to determine how to be more successful in future bids.
Track bid results.
Assist Project Managers with Change Orders when asked.
Interacts with clients, engineers, other trades, and on occasion, respective city officials as related to a specific project.
Skills:
Estimating software, Construction estimating, demolition, demolition estimating, construction management, Bidding, Commercial construction, Pricing
Top Skills Details:
Estimating software, Construction estimating, demolition, demolition estimating, construction management
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
2-5 years of background and technical knowledge of demolition estimating experience is preferred. Can also come from the carpentry and/or masonry sub-contracting industries (experience estimating in these trades will provide them with demo knowledge still)
Strong ability to demonstrate attention to detail (references)
MUST be willing to be on the road for jobs occasionally around the state of MI for site visits,
Cost Estimating Training is a plus
College degree is a plus
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
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