Construction Estimator

Job Description

The Estimator coordinates project budgeting, including preparing quantity surveys, obtaining subcontractor pricing, reviewing historical cost data, and ensuring compliance with the scope of work, as well as offering construction feasibility and value engineering counsel. The Estimator must deliver accurate and timely estimates for preconstruction, hard bids, negotiated bids, value engineering, general conditions and systems studies and comparisons. Communication with trade partners, maintenance of up-to-date records of bids, and managing the prequalification process for the hiring of trade partners are critical aspects of this role at Butler-Cohen.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Unit Cost Pricing

• Prepare detailed material & labor take-offs/estimates.
• Solicit material prices from suppliers
• Verify unit/system prices with subcont...