Preconstruction Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities • Solicits, interviews and pre-qualifies subcontractors. • Manages a database of qualified subcontractors capable of worksite completion. • Interfaces with subcontractors and suppliers to evaluate proposals relative to the scope of work. • Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates. • Prepares estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors and for planning, organizing and scheduling work. • Budgets, estimates and prepares contracts for negotiated, select-bid and hard-bid projects. • Develops owner and subcontractor contacts. • Completes subcontractor buyout and turnover process. • Independently prepares proposals which meet quality standards, sets timelines and fee projections. • Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of projects and related tasks • Reconciles schematic drawings back to conceptual budget. • Researches local code and permit requirements. • Prepares value engineering as needed. Job Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Sciences preferred and a minimum of 5 years estimating experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. • Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Experience in commercial construction, conceptual estimating, negotiated and hard bids. • Experience with Timberline or equivalent estimating software. • LEED accredited and BIM experience a plus.