OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE
· Overall bid process and methods
· Understanding estimating scope of work, deliverables, level of engineering, schedule of execution,
estimate structure, formats, reports
· Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced and included in the
project estimate
· Oversee estimating department to ensure quality quotes throughout
· Overall Win rate, pricing, and trend analysis
· Contractor communication and relationships
DAILY AND MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare construction estimates based on engineering designs, drawings, site visits, contractual
agreements, and associated materials
· Understanding estimating scope of work, deliverables, level of engineering, schedule of execution,
estimate structure, formats, reports
· Collects and correlates necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine
equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and such indirects as engineering,
taxes
· Based on engineering designs, site visits, and associated materials, select relevant information to
develop estimates enable the analysis of key themes and trends
· Upon estimate completion, combine estimate breakout and schedule milestones to produce a baseline
cash-flow for Project Management and the cost engineering team
· Input on strategies, be creative and voice ideas and options to help book work, success hit ratio at 25%
is needed, secure subcontractor coverage and active relationships, call subcontractors and secure their
best numbers
· Analyze key themes and trends to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced, and included in
the project estimate
· Consult with vendors, personnel in other departments or engineers to discuss and formulate estimates
and resolve issues
· Review material and labor requirements to recommend whether it is more cost effective to perform
work using In House Construction or Contractor Crews
· Ability to see multiple relationships and impacts upon construction project outcomes
· Oversight of overall bid process
· Bid Quality/Right Price
· Follow-Up/Bid Tabs
· Bid Review Procedures
· Change Order Process
· New Project Handoff
· Bid Projects for Kansas
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
·5 years experience in the construction industry
· Must be very strong and quick on excel and similar estimating tools typical to the industry
· Must be able to relate these skills direct to estimates, constructability and field efficiencies to result in low and competitive bids
· Must have a solid overarching competence of scope definition, quotation analysis, bid leveling and unit pricing for all specifications with an emphasis on general construction conditions and overall bid assembly and submittal
· Experience in commercial estimating practices and bid day activities is required
· Must possess strong organizational, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills, have the ability to work hands-on and independently, part of the team