What You'll Do: Review all estimates for accuracy, detail, and expectations Review project plans, requirements, and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project and develop the scope of work, labor, and equipment costs Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing of scope either through self-perform production-based estimates or unit price estimating Contact local building trades, subcontractors, suppliers, government offices, etc., to understand and verify local market conditions, trade practices, and costs Analyze manpower and equipment requirements for specific self-perform operations Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents Prepare quantity surveys and unit pricing sheets for subcontractors' completion and submission of unit price data Prepare bid analysis scope sheets and review subcontractor cost proposals to ensure bid proposals are complete Prepare and enter estimate data in WinEst, including estimate breakdowns and alternates Prepare trade partner bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets for assigned trades, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, identify scope gaps and overlaps, and coordinate with other staff managing trades Understand the impact of general conditions and contract language; review with the project team Coordinate building systems and schedules with Operations to plan and budget for safety on each project Utilize conceptual estimating skills and identify items required for complete systems, even if not outlined on construction documents Make decisions in a timely manner; understand when to involve upper management in decisions; assess the level of risk and consequences associated Understand the clients' needs to manage the process efficiently, ensure timely completion, understand local logistics/subcontractor and supplier market, and how BIM/LEED/LEAN can be best utilized Prioritize safety and communicate safety requirements to the team Assist with certain post-bid buyouts Initiate and participate in meet-and-greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers. Skills/Qualifications: This position requires excellent conceptual estimating skills and the ability to identify items required for complete systems, even if not delineated on construction documents The ability to mentally schedule and construct a building from drawings is essential Excellent computer skills are important, as is the ability to quickly learn, articulate, and apply new applications as the industry grows and changes Must have the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with clients, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams Organization, quick creative thinking, and the ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines are essential The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with a strong track record of providing accurate estimating services A qualified candidate will be able to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts, as well as possess solid leadership skills and the ability to coach direct reports Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents Conceptual ability, able to work with minimal information and quickly develop an understanding of owner/architect requirements Project management of competing demands and meeting established deadlines.