Senior Estimator

Company: Richard and Richard Construction
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Construction Projects are the 'Life-Blood' of General Contractors. For our business to survive, a steady stream of projects must be constructed annually by R&R. In order for our business to thrive, our projects must be estimated/bid profitably. It is the Estimator's responsibility to ensure that we provide R&R with a steady supply of profitable work. Our Focus on RelationshipsOur relationships are key to gaining opportunity and garnering favor with prospective clients. Maintaining strong/enduring relationships is essential. Accordingly, we must foster relationships whenever possible to assist in achieving our goals.

• Support and Establish Relationships with:
• Developers/Owners
• Restaurant Owners
• Brewers
• Property Managers
• Architects
• Interior Designers
• Engineers
• Subcontractors/Vendors
• Real Estate Brokers
• Promote R&R in early interactions with client
• Preconstruction services gain client rapport and establish value (eliminate competition) PreparationTime is of the Essence when bidding projects. We need to compile a proposal package in a tight timeframe and must look to maximize our efforts.
  • Our Preparation includes:
  • Review requirements of Bid Request
  • Verify contract format and insurance requirements
  • If not known, inquire as to whom are Competing GC's for project
  • Strategize bid approach based upon information (Sub Base, etc.)
  • Process Bid Documents - Save to Server/Pantera
  • Manage Bid
  • Log Bid
  • Solicit Subs/Vendors - SELL Project to heighten interest
  • Issue RFI's
  • Field/Address Questions from Subs
  • Manage Addendums/Changes/Supplemental Info
  • Perform Jobwalks
  • Compile Bid team **If Design build, President to assign PM to project at start of design**
  • Use Standard R&R Estimate forms - Understand function of Form
  • Perform quantity take-offs to support sub bids
  • Evaluate scopes and determine most competitive approach to project requirements
  • Field and Qualify bids. Manage Risk. Weigh cost vs. performance.
  • Organize bids
  • Qualify conditions of proposal to protect R&R
  • Review proposal package with Chief Estimator
  • Present Proposals - In-Person (Preferred). Display interest in Project (Sell It!)
  • Follow-up with proposals - Track award - Maintain dialog/develop rapport Win JobAfter Notice of Award, ensure a smooth and rapid transition to Project Team.
    • Project Turnover
    • Retrieve R&R Job Number from Accounting/Lead Project Coordinator
    • Fill out job startup form
    • Start and/or complete filling out of Master Agreement with Owner
    • Write scopes for key subcontracts
    • May include entry into Procore (Depends upon project timing/Handover and size/scale of project)
    • Schedule Handover Meeting with R&R Project Team (PM, PC, Estimator, Superintendent and Gen Supt/Ops Mgr )
    • Schedule/coordinate Introduction Meeting with Owner, Design, R&R and Key Trades
    • Support with project startup and procurement of long lead items
    • Support with subcontractor scopes and buyout of project as agreed by PM
    • Unsuccessful Estimate Files
    • Retain for reference on future projects with similarities
    • Provide feedback to sub/vendor inquiries (Be respectful of requests. A substantial amount of time is exhausted for preparing quotes and we must not discourage companies from bidding to R&R in future).

Keywords: Richard and Richard Construction, San Marcos , Senior Estimator, Professions , San Marcos, California