Estimator - JDL Search Partners

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Review plans and specifications for scope and value. Responsible to ensure that the plans and specs are

complete. Determine the scope of work needed to complete each project and make recommendations

as to appropriate subcontractors.

· Examine site/existing conditions.

· Interview subcontractors and vendors for project scope, and capacity to ensure that they have the

appropriate ability, manpower, and resources to complete projects within stated requirements.

· Provide conceptual definitive cost estimates as appropriate associated with varying levels of design

definition by performing quantity takeoffs and/or validating independent takeoffs of project quantities,

and applying appropriate unit pricing, escalation, and contingency

· Perform research to support opinions.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

· Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written

form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses

appropriate communication methods.

· Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer

situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to

improve service.

· Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets

attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes

responsibility for own actions.

· Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and

plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

· Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality

requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.

· Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up

to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications & Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or

equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure

manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or

employees.

Computer Skills:

Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).

Certificates and Licenses:

N/A

Reports To: Director of Estimating/PreCon

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location: This position is located at our Newburyport Office.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.