Construction Estimator - Mount Airy, MD, United States - Keller Brothers, Inc.

    Keller Brothers, Inc.
    Keller Brothers, Inc. Mount Airy, MD, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Construction / Facilities
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    POSITION SUMMARY


    The Estimator is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating, daily construction management activities. This position functions from the main office; and will require site visits.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    · Work cohesively with Estimating Coordinator to manage and fulfill all requirements for the bid submission.

    · Responsible to understand and complete Projects from Bid through review of plans and specifications in their entirety which include site visits and Pre-Bid Meetings, as applicable.

    · Responsible to interpret Bid documents and create spreadsheet(s) that summarizes the Scope of Work completely. Required to generate and track RFI questions, review, and process agenda.

    · Prepare takeoffs as necessary based on nature of project and anticipated Trade Coverage.

    · Manage minority business goals, wage scale requirements, bid alternates, unit prices and other residual components of a compliant Bid Submission. Must clearly communicate the requirements to bidding Trade Contractors when applicable to their work.

    · Create Bidders Lists for Projects and solicit Trade Contractors participation through online Bid Manager program. Responsible to track Bid Participation closely and review with Estimating Director at timely intervals.

    · Develop and distribute Project Trade Scopes of Work as necessary.

    · Actively communicate with Subcontractors throughout Bid Process so that Scope is coordinated.

    · Foster relationships with new Trade Contractors / maintain relationships with existing Trade Contractors.

    · For awarded Projects, negotiate scope and price with anticipated Trade Contractor. awardees, formalize agreement by issuing Letters of Intent.

    · Conduct turnover meetings with Project Manager outlining Project Scope of Work, any notable components of the Project, and buyout status.

    · Represent Estimating Department for Projects in Preconstruction, budgeting of larger Projects, increased owner and design team interaction, value engineering, assistance of establishment and development of Scope packages.



    Compensation details: Yearly Salary



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