Estimator

The primary function of the Estimator is to be an important team member to support multiple preconstruction efforts and to be the lead estimator on specific bid efforts.

Responsibilities

of Project Engineers, Project Managers, Project Administrators, Superintendents and Project Executives Basic understanding of CPM software and schedule creation.

Requirements

and how they relate to project budgets Understands all facets of bid day organization Can implement clarifications, and

) and how it affects the estimate Basic understanding of Sub Guard Liability Insurance vs. e. Work Order and the associated exhibits.

Qualifications

from subs effectively into estimate Ability to develop subcontractor scopes from plans and specs for others to utilize effectively on bid day Ability to analyze subcontractor proposals, identify scope items, differences and exclusions with cost implications Develop Subcontractor relationships and to be able to select appropriate subcontractors for your project Ability to develop an estimate at the Construction Document phase. That is inclusive of adequate subcontractor input, WEO historical data and sufficient plugs to compensate for missing information Ability to track, understand and explain cost differences between progress estimates Ability to research unit pricing Ability to quantify and distinguish materials Anticipate basic scope and plug scope not shown on conceptual plans Understand GC’s, overhead, fee structure Understand the use and function of “contingency” Ability to understand estimate and documents to generate cost saving ideas Ability to set-up and manipulate spreadsheets for budgets that utilize historic data and current market conditions; uses financial and quantitative information effectively Basic understanding of WEO project cost report Basic understanding of WEO subcontract routing forms Utilizes lessons learned to improve future estimates Thorough understanding of risk with subcontractors and takes appropriate actions to protect WEO position. In particular, understands standard and specific exclusions and their implications Basic understanding of insurance cost implications within the estimate and knows procedures to properly input insurance costs Basic understanding of Builders Risk Insurance.