Estimator at NESC Staffing
Quincy, MA 02169
About the Job
- Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, owner contracts and other documentation to prepare estimates or portions of estimates on assigned projects
- Assist in determining a subcontractor/vendor list, solicit subcontractors and suppliers for bids, and assure established coverage goals for each scope of work is met
- Coordinate, attend and run project site visits
- Prepare Bid Packages in iSqFt and/or Excel
- Prepare instructions to bidders, scopes of work, bid form and other project specific bid solicitation information as required
- Perform and/or manage the quantity take-offs and unit pricing to develop estimates on a trade-by-trade basis
- Prepare qualifications that identifies and communicates document discrepancies, missed scope, deviations from documents, and the approach to the project
- Evaluate documents and design to prepare proactive cost savings options and accurate alternates
- Coordinate/Manage the distribution of all documents, including addenda and RFI responses, to subcontractors, vendors, and the project team
- Utilize On Screen Takeoff (OST), ISqFt, Microsoft Project, T-Line and other selected future software used in the estimating process
- Coordinate and ensure all new subcontractors and vendors information are added to iSqFt, including participation of bid invites
- Maintain the flow of project information and documentation during the bidding and pre-construction process
- Assist with the preparation of the project schedule, list of long lead items, and logistics plans
- Maintain a working sub-list of qualified subcontractors. This responsibility also includes tracking Union and Non-union sub-lists in ISqft
- Actively participate in industry, client, and community relation events.