Buttcon

Estimator

• Calculate major construction cost estimates
• Plan, develop, negotiate, and perform contract execution for projects
• Lead the estimating process and tender closings
• Review plans and specifications and identify discrepancies
• Complete Class D, C, B, and A budgets in divisional or elemental format
• Present estimates and interact with clients and consultants independently
• Organize plans and specifications for subtrade distribution and posting on BuildingConnected
• Prepare front-end specifications with the project manager
• Coordinate site visits and attendance
• Complete pre-bid forms and summary sheets
• Establish trade budgets and prepare post-bid closing summaries
• Complete bonding and insurance requests and submissions
• Solicit bidders, distribute subtrade requests, and follow up to ensure positive closing results
• Identify cost savings during budgeting and tendering
• Manage tender RFIs from internal teams and subcontractors and submit them for consultant clarification
• Take off general subtrade scopes and prepare detailed costing of self-perform scopes
• Participate in project team meetings and workshops
• Maintain strong trade relationships supporting budgeting and tender results
• Collaborate with the company team, clients, and consultants to fulfill preconstruction commitments
• Consider costs in relation to project schedules and seasonality
• Prepare closing sheets, breakdowns, and separate pricing
• Identify risks and opportunities
• Complete bid leveling for each scope before client bid recommendations
• Lead subtrade review meetings and scope clarification with project manager and superintendent involvement
• Adopt and maintain the RFP fee strategy
• Complete post-project reviews and cost analysis

Senior Estimator