Estimator
Current• Quantity take off from a set of conceptual through construction documents & prepare estimates.• Price line items on Ediphi/CostLAB.• Review all drawings, specifications & other documents to understand the scope of work.• Prepare comparisons with previous estimates & participate in cost reconciliation.• Identify scope of work, program functions, owner’s requirements, designer’s intent & any other information that will affect the cost of work.• Develop & suggest value engineering considerations & follow estimating SOPs.• Send out bid invitations to subcontractors using Building Connected.• Assist in preparing subcontractors bid package including drawings, specifications, Exhibit B, Bid form, Exhibit S, Logistic plan, schedules, etc.• Make calls, send correspondence, & track responses to potential bidders to solicit the best possible bid coverage.• Prepare bid tabs or scope cards on CostLab.• Write RFIs, Clarifications & assumptions that align with any scope deviations & clarify gray areas to manage risks.• Review bids & coordinate with trade partners to ensure that the scope is covered by respective trade partner.• Level bids using Subcontractor plugs & bid plugs to ensure fair comparison and scope coverage.