Full Time
South Carolina
Posted 2 years ago

Estimator II

We are looking for Estimators with 3-7 year’s experience to join our team!

This position is responsible for completing estimates on time in a professional and competitive manner. Estimates are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods. This position helps create a positive company image with clients, potential clients, vendors and subcontractors. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or as necessary.

Compensation

Batson-Cook Company offers compeditive salaries and a robust benefits package!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction
Sets up budgets
Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work; prices work items
Reviews design options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials
Participates in presentations to clients (if required)
Reviews all pricing with the Chief Estimator
Uses historical unit price and productivity data
Participates in project hand-off meetings; attends meetings with supplies and subs as needed
Visits project sites to observe construction methods
Reviews proposal specifications, drawings and attends pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity, analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures
Determines critical path schedule and sequence of work
Investigates site before bid, identifying waste area, borrow area and dump sites
Updates skills for software tools and technology utilized
Reviews terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serves as liaison withsubcontractors and vendors during the bidding process
Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids
Must be willing to travel
Investigates value engineering options
Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers
Ensures all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures

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