Vaughn Bay Construction is looking for an estimator to help with new construction of Garden and Mid-Rise apartment communities. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenges associated with working a project from conception to completion.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Understand contractual terms and conditions.
- Evaluate and analyze drawings and specifications ensuring all pertinent information to properly produce a budget, proposal, and/or finalize a contract are within the Contract Documents.
- Assemble accurate and well organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for both rehab and new construction projects.
- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for each specific trade assigned
- Develops RFI's and clarifications to ensure adequate construction and subcontractor coverage while maintaining constant contact and inclusion with/for the construction team.
- Understands how to manage subs for the size/scope of project
- Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring proper sub selection for each project
- Minimize exclusions and allowances
- Include value-engineering ideas for both Civil and Architectural portions of the project.
- Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.
- Organize sub-contractors quotations, ability to negotiate to insure quotes meet Contract Documents.
- Complete Budgeting and Scheduling for projects and track. Monitor progress, requisition change orders and identify any potential risks.
- Establish new and maintain existing relationships with sub-contractors.
- Insure site personnel are provided with all proper documentation related to their project.
- Work with and inform potential concerns to field personnel.
- Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor costing.
- Formulate cost break down from estimates and for project progress.
- Ensure all sub-contract proposals meet or exceed Contract Documents, Specifications, and/or AHJ codes/ordinances
- Prepare Bi-Monthly reports of existing and future project estimate's status
- Take ownership of each estimate
- Demonstrate adherence to and performance in keeping with company goals and policy
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