TITLE:  Estimator

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS:
Division:        Internal Operations
Department:        Purchasing
Reports to:        Estimating Manager
Supervises:        N/A

OBJECTIVE:  
To provide highly accurate quantity material takeoffs both by hand and computer aided in a timely manner. Supports both construction and purchasing personnel in all estimating activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Cost Establishment and Budgeting:
·        Responsible for all new plan material quantity takeoffs for all houses.
·        Monitors, verifies and updates all takeoff change information from the field.
·        Provide liaison between field and Purchasing to facilitate communication on takeoffs.
·        Review and research major takeoff variations, extras, and budget to actual comparisons to determine resolutions, corrections, and improve the takeoff process.
·        Maintain current and accurate option takeoffs.

Expediting:
·        Review weekly SOPO activity for takeoff related issues.
·        Provide timely accurate material takeoffs for new plan, revisions, takeoff changes, etc.
·        Provide job specific takeoffs to expedite house starts.

Value Engineering:
·        Work closely with field to resolve estimating problems on all new plans, paying close attention to prototypes.
·        Provide a liaison between field and design team (including VP of Purchasing) to facilitate communication on structural and estimating problems and resolutions.

Field Relations:
·        Ensure regular interaction with the field (including Construction Manager meetings) to exchange ideas, problem solve, etc.
·        Assist and support field with specific construction needs including familiarity with building codes and officials, providing training for builders as needed and providing appropriate construction standards and details.

RESULTS EXPECTED:
·        Highly accurate material takeoffs for the entire house.
·        Continual improvement in estimating practices.
·        Good working relationship with the field.
·        Accurate estimates that reflect reality and are validated.
·        Well-informed senior management concerning costs, takeoff issues, etc.

SUPPLIERS:
·        Architectural Services will provide accurate plans, notification of plan changes, and customized plans for specials.
·        Field Project Managers and Construction Managers will provide appropriate takeoff changes, and feedback on plan material accuracy.
·        Senior management will provide specific feedback on department performance, training and tools to accomplish the department’s objectives, and information on the company’s direction.

CUSTOMERS:
·        Field Project Managers and Construction Managers will receive accurate material takeoffs in a timely manner.
·        Purchasing staff will receive clear direction including departmental direction, and feedback on individual performance as well as tools and training to accomplish their objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
·        Bachelor degree preferred with concentration in Construction Management or Business.
·        2-3 years of estimating experience required.  
·        Computer proficient.  “Brix” software knowledge preferred. “Buzzsaw” experience preferred.  
·        Capable of estimating by hand and with an Auto Cad aided estimating system (Timberline).
·        Ability to analyze numbers and information and produce clear, communicative reports.