Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator

Construction Estimator Responsibilities:

• Review architectural drawings, structural drawings, specifications and addenda for the project.
• Evaluate and determine the scope of work.
• Perform Materials and unit’s takeoff.
• Communicate well with customers, vendors.
• Request for quotations from vendors.
• Review vendor’s quotes for accuracy.
• Review project construction schedule.
• Estimate field and shop labor hours required.
• Prepare a complete and accurate cost estimate for the project using estimate cost sheets.
• Prepare the proposal utilize the company’s form and standard documents and all required documents from the GCs.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Report directly to the Director of Sales and Estimating.

Construction Estimator Requirements:

• 5+ years’ work experience in Estimating in commercial glass industry.
• Experienced in curtainwall, storefront, window wall and entrance doors.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Well organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have the right to work in the US.

Construction Estimator Education:

• College education and/or related engineering or construction experience preferred.

Construction Estimator Skills & other requirements:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Office.
• Proficient in MS Excel, including basic formula writing and understanding.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with customer.
• Organization skills, follow-up and efficiency skill required.

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