Construction Estimator in Espanola, New Mexico at Santa Clara Development Corporation

SUMMARY:

The Estimator position works closely with the project team to determine the costs associated with a specific project. This position is responsible for preparing cost estimates, organizing bids, communicating with subcontractors, owners, the project team and suppliers to determine the financial needs of completing a project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to the following:

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Review and evaluate cost estimates.
• Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
• Ensure timely completion of estimates
• Understand scope of work to bid
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors
• Prepare cost analysis
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years’ experience in construction estimating
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering or related field