Estimator

At Unistress, the role of Estimator is to complete accurate project take-offs and to prepare cost estimates for manufacturing and erection/field work on projects, so we are able to present accurate proposals and maintain profitability for the business. This role is critical in supporting the Unistress revenue generation plan and establishes profit capability. An estimator needs to be able to quickly and effectively digest construction documents, create accurate take-offs, and then apply strong analytics to arrive at a cost base for new projects often working on multiple projects simultaneously. PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Analyzing project drawings, job specifications and other project documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates to support the sales process. Monitoring special considerations for the project, working with manufacturing to establish set-up costs, and determining cost of any non-standard specification to establish the related cost data to complete the project. Maintaining, updating and creating project documentation within the Sales & Estimating system. Communication with Sales lead to understand the deliverables of the project, schedule and deadlines. Consulting with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve any related issues; preparing estimates for use. Conferring with Engineers, Project Managers or Manufacturing on changes and adjustments to cost estimates; preparing estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work. Identification, communication and clarification of project risks. Attending and preparing all necessary documentation for turnover meetings and pre-bid efforts as assigned, including Completing the estimator's checklist Reviewing all bid documents. Preparing scope summary sheets. Preparing the estimate spreadsheet. Reviewing all subcontractor quotations. Perform sales drawing activities to support business development efforts with the ability to draw in both CAD and REVIT. Will prepare conceptual, value engineered and final budget estimates using conceptual skills to understand and interpret drawings for precast needs. Will download from FTP sites for use by Sales, Development and Estimating teams. Team with Sales Managers to support the overall company "Sales Initiative". EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES Bachelor's Degree or relevant equivalent experience in estimating, 3D drawing or construction design. Ability to create and read drawings in both AutoCAD and REVIT Must be able to: Perform accurate take-offs from documents provided by customers. Create sales drawings to support the sales initiatives. Proficiency with MS products: Outlook, word, excel, project. Strong documentation and organization skills. Knowledge of computer files and drive structures like SharePoint. Ability to download files from multiple sources like FTP sites and categories them in an organized manner. Ensure revision controls are optimized and to maintain files for all teams to be able to use effectively and efficiently. Strong math skills to be able to calculate volumes of odd shapes, rebar quantities and weights. Ability to understand the needs from the takeoff and ensure that the estimates that are coming out make sense to our costs and that all components are accounted for. Demonstrates ability to react to change and have the ability to adapt to emerging trends. Communication skills must be effective and efficient to: Work with customers to be able to communicate needs to complete estimates effectively. Work with subcontractors to communicate scope to secure accurate pricing. Work with Unistress teams to communicate the scope of the role. Experience in precast/prestressed concrete industry highly preferred. On site construction experience is a plus.