Commercial Estimator

Construction

Job Details

Job Title

Commercial Estimator

State

Texas

City

Addison

Discipline

Construction

Primary Background

Estimator

Sector/Industry

Commercial

Job ID

8800

Description

Must Have Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Commercial Estimator
  • Familiarity with financial and project management principles
  • Proficient with Xactimate and Procore
  • In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas
  • Exquisite math and analytical mindset
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
  • Thoroughness and reliability
  • Excellent organizational skills

Top Skills / Key Job Responsibilities

  • Understand the project/program and its requirement’s
  • Determine key variables for cost and other estimates
  • Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses or?other venues
  • Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, production times etc.
  • Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
  • Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
  • Perform risk analysis
  • Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons?(project managers, clients, bidding competitions etc.)
  • Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.) Provide consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs etc.)