ESTIMATOR - Site Work and Utility Construction

Job Purpose:

Projects and controls construction costs by collecting and studying information; controlling construction costs.



Duties:

* Prepares quantitative takeoffs from construction plans and project specifications.

* Prepares Bid proposal projecting costs for each phase of work.
 


* Obtains and evaluates bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.



* Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information.



* Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.



* Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

* Maintains quality service by following organization standards.


* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.



Skills/Qualifications:

Self starter needing little supervision, Math backgound, Efficient with computers and associated software, Experience with AGTEK earthwork take off system or equal, Analyzing Information, Developing Budgets, Vendor Relationships, Reporting Skills, Estimating, Decision Making, Teamwork, Documentation Skills, Quality Focus