Job Information
HW DESIGN BUILD OF IOWA LLC Estimator in SIOUX CITY, Iowa
Estimator
Objective
To secure profitable work consistent with company budgets. Must have a knowledge of metal stud construction assemblies, drywall assemblies, acoustical assemblies and EIFS assemblies.
General
Think logically and use good judgment.
Communicate well, both orally and in writing.
Understand and use mathematics and engineering principles and methods.
Visualize three-dimensional objects and procedures from drawing or diagrams.
Look at flat drawings or pictures and understand how they would look like solid objects.
See detail in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
Rate information using best personal judgment.
Perform work accurately.
Rate information using measurable verifiable standards.
See details and recognize errors in numbers, spelling, and punctuation in written material, charts, or tables.
Must be able to take constructive criticism and respond appropriately.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Review job assignments with chief estimator.
Review clients scope and unusual and lead-time items.
Read applicable specs pertaining to scope and note requirements, i.e. deflection and wind pressure of studs, stud gage, items of supply requiring long lead time, subcontractors, schedule, etc.
Perform initial cursory review of drawings to familiarize yourself.
Note all applicable specs and drawings from GC transmittal and verify receipt. If needed request substitutions.
Prepare takeoff pages in the following manner:
Enter takeoff into Buzz Bid and or WinBid and adjust computer takeoff for material and labor.
Review estimate with appropriate parties.
Prepare proposal and give to Assist PM for submittal.
Follow-up with bid with phone call to customer to secure job and or get information as to how we did.
Results Expected
To secure profitable work within company budgets. Work seamlessly in a Construction Team Environment.