Commercial Estimator - Lewis Contractors

Responsibilities

• Solicit subcontractors for bids using Smartbidnet, phone calls, and email.

•  Complete material and quantity take-offs.

•  Produce bids/estimates and budgets/GMPs using project drawings and specifications.

•  Hold scope review meetings with subcontractors during preconstruction.

•  Request project drawings and specifications from A/E firms as needed.

•  Attend project pre-bids and preconstruction meetings. (virtual or in-person)

•  Assist with bid document control by making bid labels, filing bids, and archiving bid data.

•  Able to develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, owners, and design teams.

•  Create, review, and request information relating to bids.

•  Issue drawings, specifications, and project addenda to subcontractors.

•  Support other Estimators when necessary.

•  Attend networking events as required.

•  Collaborate with Project Managers to create bid packages and scopes of work.

•  Outline clarifications and qualifications within an estimate.

•  Gather knowledge of historic data and unit pricing.

•  Create preliminary construction schedules.

•  Develop project approaches and logistics plans.

Requirements

•  10+ years of relevant work experience in construction estimating at the General Contractor (GC) or trade partner level or related construction experience preferred.

•  Familiarity with the Construction Manager at Risk process.

•  Familiarity with estimating software (On-Screen takeoff preferred).

•  Understanding of marking pricing and trends.

•  Team player and enjoys collaborating with others.

•  Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude.

•  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word