Nas Estimator

Responsibilities

• Understands proposal requirements and completes the pursuit needs for the proposal (e.g. format, level of detail).
• Takes ownership of an entire (smaller) estimate or a component of a larger estimate.
• Completes full quantity take-off of all labor, equipment, and materials for small-to-medium scopes.
• Performs quantity, material, and labor take-off from drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Reviews quantity survey assignment with lead estimator or chief estimator.
• Applies material unit prices or adds material allowances to the estimate.
• Participates with bid document control (e.g., includes addenda in set of working drawings, includes RFIs, distributes information to estimating team; archives information / recaps and files on local server).
• Documents all information relating to the estimate and archives and organizes the information to transfer to the project team upon successful award.
• On a fixed-price job, ensures that bid validity, escalation, and extra work terms meet project requirements for small scopes.
• Participates in updating and maintenance of trade contractor database information.
• Solicits competitive pricing from trade contractors and suppliers for pursuit support.
• Reads all bid documents for small-to-medium jobs pertaining to their discipline.
• Participates in developing CAD drawings, work plans, crane pick plans, etc.
• Generates RFIs for review with lead estimator after reviewing specifications and drawings.
• Other duties as required.

• Construction knowledge; understands specifications, materials, and methods and procedures gained through site visits or on-site experience.
• Experience in Millwork and Finish Carpentry, and/or Metal Fabrication highly desired, but not required.
• Proficient in principles of mathematics.
• Understands and uses take-off systems
• Executes key principles in bid preparation, including quantity take-off procedures, trade contractor procurement, interdepartmental functions, pricing, and bid-closing procedures.
• Exposure to general expense philosophy and pricing.
• Exposure to contract terms; understands foundation of compensation model.
• Ability to read isometric, as-built, and engineering drawings.
• Familiar with different delivery methods: hard bid, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, Design Build, target prices, and cost reimbursable
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.