Estimator

Summary of Duties:Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating. Estimator is responsible for working towards the annual booking goal, understanding backlog needs, and working to maximize profitability. The Estimator will prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity, for one or more disciplines, including the review and analysis of applicable project plans and specifications. The Estimator will be part of a team environment and may work with other team members based on bid needs. The Estimator will participate in business development, industry events, and building customer relations, while conducting business in a professional manner, striving for team excellence, and emphasizing Faulconer’s Core Values at all times.Essential Functions: Job duties include but are not limited to the following list below.1. Estimating: 85% Follow in-house procedures for estimating. (Bid Books, Take-Off Forms, Sub/Supplier Solicitation, Minority Solicitation, Etc.)Review, discuss and incorporate similar past project knowledge, i.e safety concerns, productions, crew sizes, job costs into current job cost analysis.Review proposal specifications, drawings and geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors needed to perform the work.Write detailed scopes of work including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions and exclusions for bid proposals.Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal and value management information.Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meeting.Support Operations Staff as requiredMaintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship managementWhen feasible, visit current project sites to obtain knowledge of productions and means and methods of construction activities utilized by field personnel.Assist with creation of yearly Business Plan. Market research (lead sources, media, publications, interaction with GC/Owner/Architect/Engineer…) will be required for thisKeep up to date with current market trends (competitors, who is building what, who does most of a GC’s work…)Maintain CRM database with relevant information.2. Business Development: 10% Actively engage in Business Development activities.Interface with Owners, GC’s, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities.Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines.Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors and other contractors.Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.3. Operations: 5% Prepare and be responsible for Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field StaffProvide estimating support for change orders as neededParticipate in project “Kick-Off” meetings with Operations StaffParticipate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations StaffQualifications:BS or BA degree in an area related to construction management, business, or related field experience3+ years of direct work experience in a civil construction estimating capacity, including all aspects of bid preparationThorough knowledge of standard estimating procedures and techniquesThorough understanding of industry practices, standards, and processesAbility to read and understand construction drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and scopes of work and determine the cost impacts of eachAbility to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditionsAbility to travel to prebid meetings/site visits. (Overnight visits may be required)Attendance at mandatory company events in NC and VA as neededProficient with Excel, Word, PDF applications, Cosential, HCSS HeavyBid, AGTEK, and Smartbid.Ability to navigate iSqft, Building Connected, Smartbid, Dodge Reports, BetaSam.gov, and other similar platformsCompetencies and Personal Attributes:Exemplary verbal, written, math, and interpersonal communication skillsExemplary customer service and relationship management skillsAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentAbility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelinesAbility to work independently and as part of a team without being given direction