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Project Estimator
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$75,218 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
- Price Jobs from start to completion
- Estimating and take-off on new plan designs and custom homes
- Request, review, and evaluate cost estimates from suppliers and subcontractors
- Prepare estimates and purchase orders for each job based on budget, in a timely manner
- Understand the Scope of Work in order to bid jobs properly.
- Prepare cost analysis
- Manage bid pricing from all vendors
- Establish new relationships as needed and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
- Order materials for jobs
- Responsible for subcontractor and vendor comparisons
- Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
- Maintain current pricing for materials and labor costs
- Maintain current literature for vendors as related to color selection
- Securing samples from vendors for color selection
- Price change order items as needed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Minimum Requirements :
- 3+ years experience in construction estimating
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering or related field
- Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
- Strong understanding of residential construction processes
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
- Impeccable problem-solving skills' '