ESTIMATOR (Site Work Estimator / Construction Plan Takeoffs)

Job Purpose: Controls projects by developing and monitoring construction site plans. Responsibility includes: Pre-bid conferences, site visits, detailed take-offs, and detail estimating project management. Duties: * MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANS AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO COMPLETE TAKE-OFFS FROM PLANS * Develops cost estimates by analyzing construction documents; applying historical and standard costs and estimating data; updating pricing schedules. *Complete material and quantity take-offs including but not limited to: Erosion and Sediment Control, Excavation, Demolition, Clearing, Wet Utilities, Site Concrete, and Site Paving. * Manages sub-contractors by developing and evaluating bids; locating and qualifying sub-contractors; obtaining and maintaining sub-contractor documentation; inspecting adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedules. * Write in depth bids/proposals with accurate outline of the scope included in our bid * Manage ever-growing bid list to meet deadlines. * Upon being awarded a project, you will hold another meeting with the team to brief them on how you have estimated the job * Meets project control operational standards by contributing project control information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying project control system improvements. * Develops project plans by advising clients regarding project objectives and requirements; directing development of, and verifying, project drawings, specifications, details, and budgets. * Controls project expense by categorizing and analyzing expenditures; comparing expenses to project budget; reviewing purchases; evaluating cost trends; recommending adjustments and corrections. * Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications: Project Management, Planning, Tracking Budget Expenses, General Consulting Skills, Vendor Relationships, Written Communication, Quality Focus