Cost Estimator

• Analyze cost data, unit prices, general conditions, general requirements costs, and building-system estimating information
• Prepare, verify, organize, and coordinate Request for Quote documents and schedules
• Use schedule information to estimate General Contractor and other schedule-dependent items
• Input data into RS Means estimating software
• Perform archive filing and gather historical cost data
• Provide direction and training to new Estimators
• Evaluate GC estimates, bids, and GMPs for completeness, accuracy, and support by recent pricing data
• Use Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization where possible
• Evaluate subcontractor input and identify scope gaps and overlaps
• Verify pricing in estimates and GMPs using recent pricing data, subcontractor bids, or budgets
• Develop, lead, or support assembly and verification of estimates and bid documents submitted to owners
• Participate in estimate and GMP review meetings with architects, engineers, and owners
• Incorporate comments and feedback into revised estimates or GMPs
• Prepare comparison analyses against previous estimates or projects and explain variances to stakeholders
• Provide variance reports for each milestone estimate to communicate scope development