- Read and interpret project documents, understand project logistics, understand project schedule, and develop scopes of work.
- Perform detailed and accurate quantity takeoffs and obtain material pricing.
- Work with Five Star Millwork LLC management and field operation teams to estimate labor production rates, identify project efficiencies, and identify alternate approaches.
- Attend client pre-bid meetings, visit project sites, take notes, and assess site-specific conditions.
- Submit and follow up pre-bid requests for information.
- Prepare bids itemized by specification section and detailed into labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
- Present bids to management, succinctly explaining estimate details and project specifics.
- Prepare accurate and competitive hard bid construction cost estimates and submit formal proposals in a timely manner.
- Maintain detailed and orderly project files, adhering to Five Star Millwork quality standards.
- Follow up on bid results.
- Build relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors.
- Perform pier reviews of estimates and proposals. Troubleshoot and resolve estimate issues.
- Maintain past performance databases and spreadsheets.
- Research data on industry standard labor production rates and material costs.
- Maintain the bid board, bid tracking logs, customer history, and material management.
- Identify and recommend improvements to the bidding process.
- Maintain professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret project documents, understand project logistics, understand project schedule, and develop scopes of work.
- Perform detailed and accurate quantity takeoffs and obtain material pricing.
- Work with Five Star Millwork LLC management and field operation teams to estimate labor production rates, identify project efficiencies, and identify alternate approaches.
- Attend client pre-bid meetings, visit project sites, take notes, and assess site-specific conditions.
- Submit and follow up pre-bid requests for information.
- Prepare bids itemized by specification section and detailed into labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
- Present bids to management, succinctly explaining estimate details and project specifics.
- Prepare accurate and competitive hard bid construction cost estimates and submit formal proposals in a timely manner.
- Maintain detailed and orderly project files, adhering to Five Star Millwork quality standards.
- Follow up on bid results.
- Build relationships with clients, contractors, and vendors.
- Perform pier reviews of estimates and proposals. Troubleshoot and resolve estimate issues.
- Maintain past performance databases and spreadsheets.
- Research data on industry standard labor production rates and material costs.
- Maintain the bid board, bid tracking logs, customer history, and material management.
- Identify and recommend improvements to the bidding process.
- Maintain professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or 10 years' experience carpentry construction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain a business relationship with clients and vendors.
- Experience estimating commercial and residential carpentry projects that include finish carpentry, and doors.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
- Experience with estimating takeoff software.
- Experience estimating construction projects $10,000 to $5,000,000.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PlanSwift and Quickbooks.
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
- Unparalleled work environment
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation and holidays
- A yearly review
- Casual, yet professional work environment
