Project Estimator Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are seeking a highly professional, organized, reliable and detail-oriented Project Estimator. Ideal candidates will have experience working with residential customers, are energetic, ambitious and goal-oriented. The day to day in this role includes meeting with prospective clients within your assigned territory through pre scheduled appointments, discussing our products and services and putting together a sales estimate.

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Meeting with residential and commercial clients in person, at their home or place of business to estimate cost of jobs and projects
Closing on Field Sales opportunities, following up when necessary
- Ensuring that customers are satisfied and proposals are clearly documented and communicated
- Managing busy schedule of appointments through Salesforce
- Coordinating daily with customers and crews

Requirements & Skills 1

2+ years of Sales or Estimating experience, preferably in a Home Improvement business
Energetic, self-starter with a strong background in customer engagement
Must have strong communication skills in English
Must be organized, a problem-solver, and good at multi-tasking
Modern computer and smartphone skills required
- Must have a car and valid driver license
- Some availability on weekends and evenings
- Must be able to spend considerable time on their feet and driving

Job summary 2

We are looking for people with the same passion, commitment, and appreciation for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Project Estimator. This position offer tremendous growth potential as we continue to expand and start new projects. Our Estimators provide all of the pre-construction services for the company's projects, a vital component in the construction process.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Perform quantity takeoffs for general construction divisions and all estimating services as assigned
Perform checks between drawings and specifications for discrepancies or omissions
Assemble bid invitation lists and assist in maintenance of Subcontractor and Supplier database
- Review drawings, specifications and all other construction documents for construction-related issues, completeness of the information and potential risks.
- Develop a project from the first client contact to subcontract formalization
- Ensure project turnover from Preconstruction to Construction Operations is done properly with all information transferred

Requirements & Skills 2

Have a minimum of 5 years of Construction Estimating experience
Have experience in managing complex projects that include interacting with a significant number of design construction, accounting, and operational positions
Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Be proficient with MC2 Estimating software, OnScreen, Takeoff, and Smart Bid
Have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Have highly developed organizational and time management abilities
- Respond well to criticism and actively listens to feedback.
- Be willing to continuously learn and expand your knowledge

Job summary 3

Are you a Project Estimator in the grading industry looking for a place that values and rewards your hard work? Are you looking for a place where you can train and pass on your skill to others? Are you looking for an estimating team that has the experience, technology, and personnel to support your appetite in sending out top notch bids? If so...read on! The function of a Project Estimator is to examine plans and reports, project sites and research costs associated with prospective jobs to create bids. He/She may also assist with the negotiation of job contracts, as required.

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The Project Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for projects by gathering & analyzing information from drawings, specifications, and other various documentation. The Project Estimator acts as a member of the preconstruction team and is required to attend monthly sales reviews.

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Prepares construction budgets & estimates by reviewing plans, specifications, & other construction documentation
Evaluates challenges that may not be on construction documentation and incorporates those into project budget
Manages pricing from all vendors and subcontractors to incorporate those into project budget
- Establishes and maintains a historical cost database for labor, material, and equipment to ensure accurate and efficient bids
- Contributes & elaborates with preconstruction team to reach company’s goals
- Reviews bid boards to find projects that align with companies’ services

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Job summary 5

We are seeking a full-time Project Estimator to join our team. This person must professionally represent the company at all times while developing positive long-term relationships with partners.

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The Project Estimator develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, and staffing considerations during the estimating process.

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Prepares capital cost estimates
Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
Coordinates with other departments, ensuring understanding of project objectives and efficient utilization of resources
Reviews layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
- Remains current with technology and industry evolution, assuring that capital estimates anticipate the correct market conditions
- Establishes, builds and implements metrics for cost and construction estimate checks
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills 6

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 5+ years

Job summary 7

The Project Estimator is responsible for the development of complete estimates, bid day evaluations, pricing, quantity take offs, bid solicitations, and will be expected to assist others with estimate development.

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Job summary 8

Working within a dynamic team in our office with opportunities to travel, the Project Estimator will assist in developing project estimates / budgets from order-of-magnitude to detailed working estimates, based on the latest available costing methodology and data. Results will be presented in a work breakdown format suitable for use by our national and international clients.

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Develop project estimates/budgets from order-of-magnitude to detailed working estimates.
Review design and specifications within the context of a multidisciplinary project team.
Work closely with the mining engineer / designer and the engineering group to utilize the best project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot, and help resolve issues.
- Ensure quality, consistency, and integrity of all deliverables.
- Assist with periodic field reviews of design or construction.
- Perform thorough quality control of construction documents and provide design ideas and solutions.

Requirements & Skills 8

Candidate will possess relevant training and/or certification with a project cost estimating organization.
Must be competent with analysis, numeration, research, and the use of estimating, and scheduling software (specifically Hard Dollar, MS Office, and Primavera).
Experience with InEight Estimate (Hard Dollar) software preferred.
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a fast-paced team atmosphere.
Must possess a high degree of problem solving and decision-making skills.
Must have a working knowledge of all construction disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, etc.).
- Must have a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none.
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate, or equivalent in related field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a mining (underground preferred), mining construction, or heavy industrial environment preferred.

Job summary 9

The Project Estimator manages the financial cost estimating of all New Stores, Rebuilds, Major Remodels, and other associated capital projects through the use of estimating software. Provides cost estimates at critical stages for each project in order to support analytics needed to make crucial decisions and support accurate budgeting.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Develop and maintain a regular schedule of cost estimates needed to support on-going project decision making and yearly budgets.
Utilize estimating software, historical and regional cost data to prepare detailed estimates for all projects, monitoring accuracy of cost estimates upon project completion and making appropriate adjustments to future estimates.
Develop processes and procedures to document all project estimates and conceptual budgets as they evolve through the life of a project.
Support store development partners by verifying preliminary budgets provided by consultants and developing preliminary internal budgets.
Provide value engineering recommendations as needed, and at the appropriate times throughout the life of each project to support the most economical means of construction.
Interface with regional managers to determine preliminary schedule durations for each project, depending on project scope, and potential obstructions during construction.
- Issue detailed quantity take offs prior to bidding out the project, by others. Support contract negotiations during bid analysis based on preliminary take offs and estimates.
- Provide budget updates and feedback for assigned projects at project review meetings as needed.
- Develop site specific conceptual estimates for uncommon practices needed in order to successfully complete a project when required.

Requirements & Skills 9

High School diploma required
Bachelor Degree in Construction / Project Management or related field preferred
- Minimum 7 years commercial building and site construction estimating experience required
- Minimum 5 years experience with estimating software systems required
- Minimum 3 years management / supervisory experience preferred

Job summary 10

We are looking for a Project Estimator.

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