Estimator @ Baker Construction

Operations & Logistics (2)
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Req ID: 6712
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Estimator is responsible to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes. The Estimator is also expected to follow-up with clients, in an effort to overcome obstacles that could stand in the way of being awarded the contract. For awarded contracts, the Estimator provides on-going cost estimate support to operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

Identifies and quantifies construction elements
Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
Sends new contracts for “Corporate” review
Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers in order to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project
Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing
Completes estimate:
- Assembles quantities in pricing format to reflect bid form requirements
- Creates baseline job duration
  Determines what special equipment might be job specific
- Applies best value vendors/subs to estimate
Identifies to whom we are bidding and prepares bid form, bid proposal letter and/or qualifications
- Researches construction history for techniques related to job elements and productivity, value enhancing, value engineering, and alternative constructability
- Ensures “Standard Conditions” are included in every proposal
- Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; also attempts to get language that allows for final retentions when 60 days of completion of Baker work
Packages and sends proposal on time; reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.
Follows up with client personally to ensure bid receipt and to identify potential obstacles in closing the deal
Develops client relationship for current and future jobs
Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market
Provides info to Marketing for commence update after bid
Tracks project until awarded
Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made
Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager
Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager
Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements
Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager’s invitees
Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor’s
Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support
Communicates General Contractor’s/owner’s schedule and needs with field supervision
Reviews potential operations alternatives
Prices changes within necessary timeframe
Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Good listening skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to calculate area and volume
Must be able to interface with clients and co-workers
Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to factor safety and OSHA requirements into estimates

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.