Estimator

Summary of Duties

Reports directly to the Chief Estimator or Director of Estimating.

The 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

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, and job costs, into current job cost analysis
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the 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 meetings
• Support Operations Staff as required
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate / bid creation, scheduling, subcontractor solicitation, office management, customer relationship management
• When feasible, visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities' means and methods utilized by field personnel
• Maintain CRM database with relevant information

Business Development : 10%

Operations : 5%

Qualifications :

Competencies and Personal Attributes :

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.