Construction Jr. Estimator

SUMMARY:  This position will support the preconstruction team by collecting and organizing routine estimating data. This role involves assisting with quantity takeoffs, compiling pricing information, and helping to prepare bid proposals. Under the guidance of senior estimators, you’ll gain hands-on experience and develop a strong foundation in construction estimating practices and project planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Morris Inc’s  job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility. In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.)

• Member of Estimating team. Participate in all assigned estimates and preconstruction efforts of the company. Work closely with, support and report to VP of Preconstruction Services.
• Participate in estimating team meetings, contributing to the company’s overall estimating and preconstruction efforts.
• Attend weekly all-staff BD/Precon-Est/OPS meeting
• Order bid documents from the reprographer and maintain control of all physical and digital bid document sets, (ITBs, Plans, Specifications and Reports) including incorporating all addenda and revisions
• Thoroughly review bid documents including required bid forms, plans, specifications, third party reports (soils reports, surveys, inspection reports, etc.), owner contract requirements and general conditions.
• Set-up projects on company server and in Building Connected. Assist with selecting and soliciting sub-bidders and necessary vendors. Follow-up through telephone calls and emails to ensure adequate coverage of trade pricing.
• Attend pre-bid job walks and site investigations to assess existing conditions.
• Answer subcontractor questions or generate RFI’s as necessary to clarify scope(s) of work.
• Prepare quantity take-offs to establish accurate scopes of work and materials.
• Set up Bid Tabs to review subcontractor and vendor quotes. Fully analyze sub/vendor quotes for accuracy of scope of work.
• Improve and maintain subcontractor relationships with company to obtain preferential pricing on project estimates. Assist in developing and maintaining company subcontractor databases.
• Help to maintain historical company estimating information to improve accuracy of internal estimates.
• Join in follow up with all owners on estimates and efforts necessary to “Win the Work.”
• Participate in comprehensive estimate handoff meetings with operational staff prior to construction start.
• Assist operational teams, when required, on complex change order pricing.
• Assist Operations Team with buyout of select project items due to specific knowledge gained when conducting the preconstruction and bidding efforts.
• If necessary, be willing to support operations and project management efforts according to the operational needs of the organization.
• Always remember that Morris, Inc. is a service business and the customers’ needs are of primary importance.
• Be knowledgeable of all Company policies regarding insurance, safety, labor relations, equal opportunity employment, taxes, and ensure that they are followed in performance of preconstruction and estimating efforts.
• Recognize, report, and solve problems in a creative, positive, and constructive way and make recommendations for improvements in systems, procedures, and policies.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.