• Prepares or verifies the accuracy of quantity take-offs for Structural and Architectural trades
• Analyzes specifications, drawings, proposals, schedules, and other documentation to develop cost models or pricing of various scopes for Structural and Architectural trades
• Prepares to cost of materials, labor, and specialty equipment per project requirements, including estimating extra work items, change orders
• Analyses data such as currency exchange rates and the company’s productivity rate that can affect costs
• Resolves cost differences between the estimated cost and actual cost by analyzing and collecting info
• Reviews and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Prepares and maintains cost data in the company database
• Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation factors in the marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
• Writes up and presents budgets, reports, and project plans to management and other stakeholders
• Develops VE, reviews design options and recommends the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials contributions to reduce the price
• Coordinates with clients, consultants, designers, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues