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POSITION TITLE:Estimator 2

REPORTS TO: Director of Estimating

DEPARTMENT: Operations

FSLA STATUS:Exempt Full Time

REVISION DATE:12.30.24

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Estimator 2 plays a key role in setting the project up for success by ensuring all probable costs and preconstruction considerations have been reviewed and included in the estimate. By so doing, the Project Team is better able to administrate the project, manage relationships, and secure more work through excellent performance. This role prepares comprehensive estimates and budgets by joining with trade partners and vendors, performing quantity take-offs, and utilizing historical cost data.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Be a leader and a positive role model as an ambassador to the community by living PETRAs Culture and Petras Core Values. Further the advancement of OUR Vision and Mission Statements.

Partner with colleagues to clearly understand project objectives and metrics of success, communicate them tothe Project TEAM, and ensure they are met.

Conduct market research into current construction industry trends, methods, new materials and products, and costs.

Survey proposed project sites for suitability and needed logistics and adjust the estimate accordingly.

Create preliminary construction schedules.

Participate in hand-off meetings to Operations for awarded projects, providing detailed history to the Project TEAM.

Perform conceptual estimating (or rough order of magnitude ROM) as required for proposed projects.

Manage all document control for projects, update them as revisions are received, and distribute changes to bidders and trade partners.

Partner with Risk Management to understand and estimate insurance and security needs and review potential trade partners and vendors and assess their ability to perform work.

Analyze bids and proposals submitted by trade partners and vendors, compare to the project requirements, evaluate pricing for accuracy, and document info on bid-leveling sheets.

Create budgets/estimates based on project documents, perform updates as plan design progresses, perform analysis of changes between revisions, and report to the project stakeholders.

Ensure that estimates include provisions for any required general or scope-specific safety needs.

Create and maintain the clarifications and assumptions document for the project. Ensure the products and materials included in the bids align with project requirements, communicate to the team when they are not, and make plans to address discrepancies.

Maintain a database of trade partners and vendors, their areas of expertise, and capacity to perform work.

Submit pre-bid requests for information, distribute addendums to bidders, and verify inclusion in final bids and proposals.

Attend bid review meetings with the estimating team, operations team, and company Leadership.

Complete bid proposal forms and submit final bids to owners and requesting parties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERINCE

Minimum two (2) years of experience as either an Estimator in the construction industry, working for a qualifying trade partner, or as an Estimating Engineer is required.

Bachelors degree in construction management, construction engineering and technology, engineering, or another similar field is preferred unless the individual has adequate experience in the construction industry operating in a similar capacity.

Demonstrated knowledge of how to evaluate and estimate projects, integrate schedules, and ask the right questions of all the project stakeholders (design team, owners, operations, estimating).

General knowledge of generally accepted construction practices and processes.

Construction field or project managem nt experience is preferred.

Moderately proficient at reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.

General working knowledge of different contract types including hard-bid/lump-sum, cost-plus, and guaranteed- maximum-price is required.

General knowledge of critical path method (CPM) schedules.

Experience with a bid distribution platform such as Building Connected, SmartBid, or similar is preferred.

Experience successfully negotiating contracts and