Construction Estimator in Charleston, South Carolina For Sale

Estimators are responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that LAM Services LLC know everything required to successfully bid and win the project.
Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received.
Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.
Bid Administration
o Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
o Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
o Prepares subcontractor bid packages
o Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
o Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
o Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
o Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
o Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline ? no exceptions
o Enters all relevant information into Timberline
? Project Knowledge
o Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up question on every bid
o Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
o Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
o Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
o Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
o Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
o Minimize exclusions by ?doing our homework?
o Include value-engineering ideas on every bid
? Follow up & closing
o Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or Construction Manager to close business.
o Knows architects, construction managers, property managers, brokers and can close business