Bird & Bird

Estimator

• Provide accurate estimating and subcontractor costing during budgeting and estimating stages
• Develop estimates in accordance with company procedures, including takeoffs
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers
• Determine general expenses and provide input into margins and fees
• Review project documents and analyze project requirements
• Identify inherent risks and opportunities and develop strategies for a competitive edge
• Clarify issues with clients and consultants
• Develop preliminary project construction schedules for pricing time-related activities
• Prepare estimate summaries and participate in detailed estimate reviews with management
• Lead or participate in estimate closing and tender submission
• Assist with post-tender submissions and negotiations
• Participate in project development activities, including scope definition, preconstruction planning, control estimate development, and delivery
• Provide preconstruction services, including preliminary budgets, cost plans, and value engineering opportunities
• Identify leads and securement opportunities through construction-industry contacts
• Maintain labour-rate, material-pricing, and project-cost databases
• Prepare conceptual estimates using historical data
• Create and maintain benchmark estimate values
• Manage project budgets and update them as required by project teams

Electrical Estimator

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial, institutional, industrial, transportation, and major infrastructure projects
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, contractors, clients, and staff
• Advise clients on new and effective products and services
• Seek new opportunities, projects, and clients
• Prepare mechanical budgets from preliminary sketches, specifications, and related information
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for tendered projects
• Contact suppliers and trades to obtain quotations
• Prepare spreadsheets containing supplier information and quotes
• Coordinate and prepare for pre-tender site tours
• Participate in project site visits as requested
• Analyze potential project cost savings
• Set up estimate data in computer programs
• Review estimate information, drawings, and supplier bills of materials before tender closing
• Analyze estimate strengths and disadvantages and prepare and evaluate closing strategies
• Analyze tender documents and contractual obligations
• Prepare and deliver quotation letters before closing time with management approvals
• Obtain client feedback and quotation results
• Contribute to pre-plan meetings
• Maintain and update estimating, change order, service, and historical estimate databases
• Train and support new and existing staff
• Provide leadership and positive motivation to project staff and company partners
• Mentor and develop estimators toward Senior Estimator roles
• Create and maintain benchmark estimate values
• Manage project budgets and update them as required

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Student

• Review project plans, specifications, and related documents to understand project scope and requirements
• Conduct take-offs from project drawings and develop material and labor quantity estimates
• Use estimating software and tools to prepare detailed cost estimates
• Assist in preparing bid proposals and compiling relevant estimating information
• Collaborate with senior estimators and project managers to review and analyze bids and proposals
• Maintain and update cost databases, historical data, and estimating resources
• Track and report on project bids, opportunities, and market trends
• Participate in departmental and project meetings
• Stay current with industry trends, construction technologies, and estimating best practices

Electrical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Student Estimator