Project Estimator

Project Estimator

Base Location: Madison, IL

Travel: Yes (30% to 50%)

Estimating duties include oversight of a full range of contract support services. Will provide onsite/offsite review as work efforts dictate and ensure critical operations are observed to meet requirements. Duties to include the following:

• Required to evaluate and discuss drawings and bid packages
• Building estimates to match job requirements (e.g., alternates, cost codes, bid forms)
• Performs Quantity Take-Off's
• Identifies special requirements in technical specifications
• Identifies subcontractor specifications to involve and when to involve them
• Prepares bid packages for Subcontractors
• Prepares list of exclusions, clarifications, and interpretations
• Recognizes discrepancies in sub-contractor proposals
• Recognizes ALL scope of work
• Undertakes site visits and recognizes what to look for
• Understands rates for labor and equipment
• Prepares and assists in estimate review
• Prices direct and indirect costs
• Recognizes productivity impacts such as weather, shifts, location, labor availability, etc.
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
• Contributes in field operations with change order pricing if needed.
• Assists in maintaining historical data.

Degree: Preferred Bachelor in Engineering and or Construction Management

Program Applications: MS Project, MS Office, Excel, Word are required; AutoCAD is preferred.