› Prepares or verifies the accuracy of quantity take-offs for Finishing and FFE trades
› Analyzes specifications, drawings, proposals, schedules, and other documentation to develop cost models or pricing of various scopes for Finishing and FFE trades
› Prepares 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
› Prepares and maintains cost data in the company database
› Reviews and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
› 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
› Other tasks as assigned by direct supervisor