Estimator - Orange, United States - Marina Landscape
Description
Job Description:
Estimator
CLASSIFICATION PURPOSE:
This exempt job classification is responsible for preparing accurate bids across a full-range of job types, reviewing work performed by others and ensuring quality control throughout the entire estimating process; performs other work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The examples of functions listed in this job description are representative, but not necessarily exhaustive, of any one position in this job classification.
- Develops bids for full range of job types (e.g., sub, prime, prime bid package, designbuild);
- recognizes and catches errors in bids;
- verifies that metrics are accurate (e.g., formula, quantity input, price check, standard unit cost);
- interprets and makes decisions for bids;
- demonstrates a strong understanding of risk factors and bid thresholds;
- trains staff (e.g., Schedulers, Input, Takeoff) on proper estimating procedures;
- plans out the bid process and related strategy;
- responsible for the bid verification process;
- follows the bid review procedure and completes the bid review one day ahead of schedule;
- assists Business Development staff;
- demonstrates strong knowledge of products and/or project scope of work;
- meets with clients to review or negotiate project scope;
- demonstrates thorough knowledge of the construction industry and related trades;
- supports the estimating process by building construction detail;
- applies production rates correctly;
- interprets plans and specifications;
- improves the accuracy and performance of all bid inputs;
- bids an average of 2-3 jobs per week totaling between $100,000-$200,000 in revenue;
- demonstrates knowledge of all vendors, suppliers, their products, and all subcontractors and their specialties;
- reads subcontractor quotes with a basic level of understanding;
- conducts pre-construction meetings with the project management team;
- applies and promotes the value-engineering process;
- demonstrates proficiency using the Marina Estimating Program (MEP);
- applies mathematical formulas, unit conversions, and production rates;
- demonstrates accuracy and timeliness when completing take-offs;
- reads and understands drawings (e.g., legend, notes, details, index), specifications (e.g., special provisions, standard specifications), scope of work, bid form, general conditions and requirements, and procedures for obtaining missing information;
- able to customize and scale drawings;
- maintains composure while multi-tasking;
- demonstrates proper coordination skills when working with others (e.g., business development, clients, Estimating Department staff);
- attends meetings;
- interprets specifications, notes, addenda, wages, change orders, or alternates;
- demonstrates proficiency in related functional areas (e.g., planting, irrigation, drainage, maintenance, erosion control, grading, earthwork, site work);
- provides excellent service (e.g., accurate, complete, and timely) to clients, work-site partners, and company staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
COMPETENCIES:
- Business Acumen: Proactively views the estimating process as a revenue source, driver of gross margin, and an indicator of net profit; understands the role estimating has to overall project management; has an attention to detail that promotes financial value.
- Results Oriented: Maintains focus on outcomes; is proactive and goal oriented; concentrates on meeting objectives, delivering to the required time, cost, and quality; holds performance as more important than process; sets specific, measurable, and relevant goals and takes efficient action to accomplish success.
- Organization and Planning: Maintains an accurate project system; is detail oriented, efficient, and nonbureaucratic; makes correct forecasts, schedules, and plans; prioritizes activities to ensure deliverables are produced on time; files and documentation are systematically arranged.
- Decision Quality: Consistently makes effective, timely, and sound decisions; solicits information from multiple sources prior to making a judgment; considers implications and contingency plans associated with all decisions.
- Job Quality: Understands the relationship between job quality and customer service, satisfaction, and retention; ensures that estimating and bidding quality standards are met for every assignment; uses MEP correctly; trains others to ensure quality standards are met.
- Customer Service: Consistently exceeds customer expectations; keeps customers wellinformed, listens to them attentively, and addresses their concerns; enacts a personal approach to customer service.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with respect, collaboration, and support in such a way that work relationships are improved and morale is increased; is approachable; has effective communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
An example of the preferred
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