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Kent Companies
San Antonio, TX, US
Source: Kent Companies careers · View original posting
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The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for assigned projects by applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, and/or processes. The Estimator is also responsible for assembling bid proposals and following up with clients to identify and overcome obstacles that prevent Kent Companies from being awarded the contract.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the CRM (Cosential) daily to ensure all information is accurate and up to date for clients in the pre-bid and bid phase.
Utilize the CRM to store all notes and strategies for longer lead projects.
Convey bidding/not bidding intent on each project to the customer after the Division Manager decides to bid or not bid.
Collect pertinent information from the customer on projects the Division Manager elects to bid on, including the start date, phasing/sequence, logistics, and buyout/contract date.
Review contractual requirements with supervisors and develop plans for the project's construction, which will be utilized as the basis of the cost-estimating process.
Review specifications (products, requirements, mix designs, waterproofing, etc.)
Review drawings (structural, architectural, and civil) and determine floor levels, discrepancies, site access, concrete vs. gypcrete, the correct quantity of buildings, floors, etc.)
Ensure accuracy and completeness of all estimates and proposals.
Accurately quantify all items in the scope, create the estimate accounting for all labor aspects of the scope of work, and back-check vs. historical data. Include correct alternates, general conditions, input valid vendor and subcontractor pricing, and proper labor production and wage rates aligned with the bid strategy.
Identify competitive edge and risks to each project; communicate and evaluate with the Division Manager.
Prepare accurate, comprehensive proposals, including site mobilizations, durations, and logistics.
Develops and provides any possible value engineering (VE) items, a complete list of exclusions, and all required documentation for submission.
Follow up with each customer the next business day to gather feedback on pricing and scope (postmortem), promote the Kent differentiators, and request a meeting with each customer to discuss how Kent can provide value to the project.
Participate in the post-bid interview when requested by the Division Manager to provide accurate details about the scope, sequence, expectations, and exclusions.
Prepare the project for hand-off by creating the correct project folder and all project-related documents, including all documents, communications (notes, emails, etc.), and updated estimates.
Review the estimate, drawings, specs, and sequence with the team and communicate all appropriate information, including risk, opportunity, customer requests, etc.
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