Estimator Responsibilities:

Participate in the preparation of conceptual cost models, budgets and feasibility models based on historical cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
Identify and report problems or deficiencies to the Project Manager
Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input; provide comparisons, cost-saving, and value engineering options
Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in multifamily industry projects
Must have the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
Provide estimating review support to the development team
Prepare project cost estimates from the client’s RFQ documents and drawings and any other information learned during the pre-bid showing
Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager, and client with regards to cost estimating activities

Estimator Qualifications: