Estimator

u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEstimator - Architectural Millwork u0026Caseworku003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eEstimators / Project Managers are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring that all information is available and researched in order to successfully bid and win projects.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eResponsibilitiesu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBid Administrationu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eConduct initial evaluation of projects to determine best fit.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements, and setting priorities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare bid submission budget by studying plans, understanding all specifications, identifying and projecting costs for each element of bid.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare and maintain status of plan reproduction.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrepare bid packages.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHandle all client interactions in a manner designed to build long-term relationships.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSolicit and maintain communication with clients and vendors.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTransmit addenda and other bid information to client.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDemonstrate creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSubmit bids and budgets by the bid deadline.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eEnter all relevant information into project management software.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eResolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProject Knowledgeu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview bid requirements thoroughly, ask follow-up questions as needed, and document responses.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain thorough understanding of scope for specific material and labor requirements.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform a comprehensive final analysis and scoping of project prior to bid submission.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDouble-check all critical work deliverables to minimize mistakes.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCreate bid lists that fit scope of job.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eInclude value-engineering ideas wherever possible.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIdentify creative ways to deliver additional profit when possible.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain cost keys and price masters by updating information.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStay current on professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and networking.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProject Turnoveru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProperly turn over bid documents and other documentation to Project Management in a timely manner.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBuild strong collaborative relationships with other departments, including project management, production, estimating, accounting, and company management.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview job cost with Project Management team.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFollow-Up and Closingu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMaintain relationships with architects, general contractors, and potential clients to close business.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eConsistently follow up on submitted bids and budgets with clients to close business.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCommunicate with other departments as needed to close business.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eEducation and Experienceu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eHigh school diploma or equivalent required.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSecondary education degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience soliciting vendor quotes in an architectural or construction environment with strong knowledge of the woodworking industry.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience using estimating software.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to assess bid opportunities, manage bid schedules, attend site/scope review meetings, and maintain productive client communications.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with change orders; scheduling experience using project management software a plus.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Emmaus, PA ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'PA146-2748928

Created: 2025-10-04