Prepare Project Cost Estimation for Sales Proposals by completing the following: a. Analyze blueprints and other documentation provided to prepare vendor bid packages, materials estimates, and labor estimates. b. Perform quantity takeoff and prepare budget.c. Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors by providing vendor bid packages which specify materials; identifies qualified subcontractors; and price negotiation.d. Consults with sales team, production team, clients, engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors in collecting information for bidding and for ongoing projects.e. Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.f. Maintains cost keys and price masters by updating information g. Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.h. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.i. Assist in developing/implementing a marketing plan to strengthen business development.j. Develop business opportunities thru research, contacting potential clients/leads , and setting up networking appointments for Managing Partners.k. Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations.l. Oversight of the preparation and delivery of marketing collateral. m. Complete special projects such as licensing requirements, new bid opportunities, and marketing organizations.n. Develop and maintain relationship with subcontractors.

a. Analyze blueprints and other bid documentation provided by owners and architects. b. Perform quantity takeoff from the blueprints using computer based program.c. Write detailed and descriptive scope of work for the project.c. Obtain bids from vendors and subcontractors; identify qualified subcontractors; and perform price negotiation.d. Consult with sales team, production team, clients, engineers, architects, owners, and subcontractors in collecting information for bidding and for ongoing projects.e. Maintain cost keys and price lists f. Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.k. Assist chief estimator in the preparation of proposals and presentations.n. Develop and maintain relationship with subcontractors.

Work on project estimation to ensure that project estimates are accurate, timely, organized, and presented in a professional manner. a. Reviewing project, plans, requirements and specifications.b. Perform takeoff using On Screen Takeoff Software.c. Prepare and issue scope of work and request for proposal to subcontractors.d. Estimate construction and development projects using Sage/Timberline estimating software.e. Prepare American Institute of Architects (AIA) contracts with accuracy.f. Assist President of Construction and President of Development with day-to-day project cost related issues.

•Maintain full responsibility for preparing complete bid packages while managing onsite work for commercial and residential contractors, which includes:a. Review scope of work for incoming Invitation to bid.b. Reviewing project, plans, requirements and specifications.c. Performing detailed takeoff and generating/responding to RFI’s.d. Contacting and negotiating with vendors for material pricing.e. Communicating with general contractors and vendors for value engineering options.e. Communicating with production department to remain updated with labor pricing.f. Preparing a bid worksheet, scope of work and proposal. • Responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing procedures and processes for estimating department. • Assigning project to estimators and tracking progress throughout life of project.• Help and guide estimators with complex projects and issues.• Checking the accuracy and quality of proposals being sent out.• Working with production and project engineering departments with construction documents, schedules, shop drawings and change orders.• One point of contact for company sales department, project engineering and general contractors.

•Maintain full responsibility for preparing complete bid packages while managing onsite work for commercial and residential contractors, which includes:a. Review scope of work for incoming Invitation to bid.b. Reviewing project, plans, requirements and specifications.c. Performing detailed takeoff and generating/responding to RFI’s.d. Contacting and negotiating with vendors for material pricing.e. Communicating with general contractors and vendors for value engineering options.e. Communicating with production department to remain updated with labor pricing.f. Preparing a bid worksheet, scope of work and proposal. • Responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing procedures and processes for estimating department. • Assigning project to estimators and tracking progress throughout life of project.• Help and guide estimators with complex projects and issues.• Checking the accuracy and quality of proposals being sent out.• Working with production and project engineering departments with construction documents, schedules, shop drawings and change orders.• One point of contact for company sales department, project engineering and general contractors.

Preparing drawings and document submittals for permit approval from Fire Marshall.Responsible for building and revising drawings based on information provided by clients, engineers and contractors.Direct reporting to Operations Manager and Engineering Manager.Provide design review and improvements in interpreting and compliance with industry standards.Assisting project Managers in preparing bill of materials and scope of work.Make submittals and operation & maintenance manuals for clients including Federal Projects.

Performed quantity take off and estimating using On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid. Estimated quantities for drywall, acoustical, and paint departments.Worked with MS Project Program setting up Project Schedules. Assisted Project manager in tracking construction work activities.Involved in tracking change orders and developing RFIs.