Estimator

Company: Brawley Company
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

About BRAWLEY

Brawley is a design, build and furnish provider managing facility projects since 1992. From the headquarters in Wilmington, NC, Brawley has worked throughout the United States and overseas for the Department of Defense and other government sectors. Brawley has recently expanded its Construction Division into the commercial sector.

We are a fast growing company with a great team and very competitive salary/benefits.

Job Requirement:

The Estimator reports to the Program Manager and performs the following:
Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
Prepares subcontractor scopes of work
Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
Ensures multiple bidders on each trade
Ensures proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
Contacts supply houses to obtain material quotes
Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
Enters all relevant information into the estimate
Adheres to standard project estimation, approval, and change control processes
Identifies issues and risks and develops approaches to minimize and mitigate.
Resolves conflict and escalates issues when necessary
Understands bid requirements thoroughly clarifies the scope of work
Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
Understands fitting subs to the size/scope of project
Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
Minimizes exclusions by "doing our homework"
Includes value-engineering ideas on every bid
Follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or Construction Manager to close business.
Performs buy-out on awarded projects
Turns over bid documents and buyout information to PM in a timely manner
Reviews drawings with PM team and highlight areas of concern
Reviews job cost with PM team and highlight any subs/material vendors to be awarded.
Awards subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
Ensures that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
Provides subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)
Assembles teams of sub-contractors.
Participates in site visits and bid meetings.

Qualifications
5-10 years experience in commercial, institutional or military construction estimating.
RS Means, e4Clicks experience required
Associate degree or equivalent experience.
Communicates effectively (written, verbal) with both technical and non-technical parties.
Expert level in Excel and other estimating applications.

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