Cost Estimator (Michigan)
Cost Estimator
W2 Contract
$50+/HR
Description:
Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity and many types of contracts, either directly or through subordinate personnel.
Typical duties include:
- Develop pricing utilizing industry standard guidelines and estimating guides.
- Prepare quantity takeoff and daily utilization of software tools.
- Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
- Utilization of the Cost Estimating software with mentoring from Sr. Estimator(s).
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures and provide assistance to Sr Estimator to incorporate into cost database.
- Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
- Estimates should be broken into WBS structure by material, Labor and Equipment. Utilize estimating standards for mark-up, contingency and other percentages of construction.
Education: Associates or Bachelor degree preferred
Skills:
- Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.
- Disciplines of Estimating required: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Pipeline, Storage, M&R
- Minimum, 3+ years of construction cost estimating working experience.
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