ESTIMATOR I JOB SUMMARY: Estimator I assist will generate and manage estimates required for sales, pre-construction, and bidding efforts. Provide estimates, budget control and studies for projects and potential projects during business development, pre-construction, and construction phases of a project and across all scopes, systems, and assemblies. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Collaborate with estimating manager to develop and maintain pre-construction and construction estimates. Establish bidding process requirement and lead the bidding process. Independent analysis of market on construction costs. Conduct quantity take-offs, variance and maintain quantity controls. The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of construction methods, processes and management practices; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication skills; and be organized, efficient and responsive to the needs of internal and external clients alike. Basic understanding of Auto CAD, Revit and Sketch-up modeling. Perform productivity analysis of cost estimates. Prepare contingency, escalation, and reconciliations for estimates. Review of specifications and drawings for cost effectiveness and suggestions for alternatives where applicable. Prepare Vendor's Bid Spread Comparison for major trades and recommend subcontractor suppliers window, roofs, and finishes. Maintain and perform comparison in scope, quantities, and cost data between projects (Aireko means) Able to identify risks, opportunities and communicate them (before bid closing) to executive management. Performs other related duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: BS in Civil Engineering, Construction management or equivalent related field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in General Construction estimating. Experience of using spreadsheets and complex estimating, pricing models and cost management tools. Demonstrated understanding of construction documents and how they apply to estimating. AIREKO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected considerations made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Powered by JazzHR
