Estimator I
Summary
An Estimator I determines how much to budget for the job and how much to bid it for. The estimator will review the plans, visit the proposed site (when required), and then estimate what it will cost to procure and implement the system.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Design and develop solutions by working with CAD Designers and Sales Team.
- Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.