Estimator for Excavating Contractor

Estimator for Excavating Contractor

 

Job Purpose:

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

 

Duties:

* Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; setting priorities.

* Prepares construction budget by studying home plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.

* Evaluates offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements.

* Obtains 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.

 

Skills/Qualifications:

Analyzing Information, Developing Budgets, Vendor Relationships, Reporting Skills, Estimating, Decision Making, Teamwork, Documentation Skills, Quality Focus