Project Estimator

Position Summary

Under the supervision from the Associate V.P. and FCL

Principals, the Project Estimator projects and controls construction costs for

all assigned projects from inception to completion. The Project Estimator is an

integral part of the project team ensuring projects are delivered on time and

meet FCL standards.

Position Description

The following is a description of the general duties

associated with the position. Management has a right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities at any time; therefore, this job description is

subject to change at any time.

Job Characteristic Responsibilities/Duties (essential Functions)

• Accurately estimate projects from conceptual through construction
  
  

documents per the project specifications.

• Assist in bringing the project to completion within budget
  
  

offering support to Project Managers.

• Develop and strengthen client relations.
• Review with Project Manager and team project costs to ensure
  
  

project is kept within budget.

• Establish and maintain subcontractor relations.
• Manage assigned projects under the direction of the Associate V.P.
• Perform additional assignments per client or management direction.
• Keep abreast of current pricing.
  
  

Responsibilities

Maintain Profit and Schedule:

• Obtain and evaluate bids from subcontractors prioritizing quality
  
  

of work and negotiating pricing based on market rates.

• Establishes
  
  

construction budget by evaluating plans, updating specifications, identifying

and projecting costs.

• Maintain competitive bids.
  
  

Planning/Coordination

• Work with architect, developer, and civil etc.
  
  

coordinating the initial stages of Design Build plans.

• Work with Business Development team to provide competitive
  
  

construction bids and prepare client presentations.

• Work with all team members explaining project
  
  

specifications and cost.

• Review all contract documents for potential conflicts or interpretation
  
  

issues.

• Review design documents for compliance to specifications and contract,
  
  

assessing needs of the project and projecting cost.

• Review all project plans, scopes, submittals and shop drawings for
  
  

specification compliance and design/constructability issues, projecting cost.

• Maintain Master cost lists by updating spreadsheets and gathering
  
  

current market rate data.

• Establish and commit to deadlines by coordinating with Associate
  
  

V.P./Developer etc.

Quality of Construction/Problem Solving/Relationships

• Resolve cost discrepancy by gathering and analyzing information.
• Maintains continuity among Clients, Production, Operations, and
  
  

Corporate divisions by effective communication.

• Establish and maintain vender relations.
• Network with other professionals in the Industry to assist in
  
  

maintaining the reputation of FCL.

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

Physical Demands/Environmental

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Mobility on and around construction sites and inside the office.
• Works in inclement weather/high noise level at times during site
  
  

visits.

• Work at a desk or computer screen with keyboard for extended
  
  

periods of time.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers
  
  

and outside parties regarding daily project needs and expectations. Must be

able to exchange accurate information.

Education/Experience/Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering,
  
  

Finance or related field and/or experience specifically related to high level

estimating.

• Two plus years working in the construction industry estimating
  
  

realm and/or significant internship experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of technical aspects, administration and project
  
  

management of all phases of Industrial Design Build projects.

• Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues
  
  

and regulations.

• Knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal building
  
  

codes, statutes and regulations.

• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret needs and develop
  
  

integrated, applicable solutions.

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to meet and exceed
  
  

project objectives and timeframes.

• Ability to effectively communicate with all parties in written and
  
  

oral form.

• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in
  
  

problem solving.

• Ability to read, understand blueprints and job specifications.
• Ability to conceptualize developer ideas and solidify such ideas
  
  

creating plans and implementation.

• Ability to multitask by working on several bids simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Well-versed in software specific to job duties such as Construction
  
  

and Estimating software, MS Project, and MS Office and the ability to learn new

software.