Estimator

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: REC- Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix, AZPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 Salary/monthTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: ConstructionJob Purpose   To provide an accurate estimate for projects set forth by the salesman to reflect the most accurate cost and margin for each project.   Duties and Responsibilities   Review Estimate Request in Wrike Identify & Qualify Estimate Request Establish and maintain relationships with vendors in my territory Request pricing from vendors for each project Review project specification & bid package Submit RFIs Check for Addendum (Always check day of bid) Perform Scope Review If bidding to GC’s, call and verify scopes required per GC Submit scope letter to GCs for approval Identify completion dates, LDs, taxes, and wage rates Identify project budget Enter Estimate in ProEst Base bid and all alternates Accounting Request – Bid Bond Verify if Bid Bond is 5% or 10% (allow 24 Hours for delivery) Establish value of Bid Bond based on historical values & current scope of work Perform project take-off Quantify all scopes of work per construction documents Identify areas of scope that require subcontractors or high-lead time quotes Request Quotes for the Following: Freight Quotes (Turf & Specialty Infill) Graphics Quote from STR-Prefab Turf Removal/Installation Quote Shock Pad Quote Subcontractor Quotes (If In-house crews are not used when estimating) Base Subcontractor Track Subcontractor Other Create Draft Estimate for preliminary review with team Review Quotes from Vendor Perform scope check with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the bid scope is accurate.  Verify tax information is correct (If tax exempt the estimator should obtain tax exempt certificates Verify wage rates are accurate for the area. Generate Final Estimate with incorporation of reviewed quotes Verify margins with Sales Team  Assemble Complete Bid Package/Proposal Compile a complete bid package per contract documents Request samples if required Revisions to Project Estimate as required by owner Each revision gets a new estimate in ProEst Wrike Job Folder information must match ProEst Estimate before Folder goes to Operations. Produce all billable change orders per construction documents. Weekly bid review with Project Team Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.       QualificationsQualifications   Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; HS diploma/GED required Experience: 10+ years’ experience Courses/Certifications/Training: Certified Field Builder license Superior written and verbal communication skills