SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PURCHASING MANAGER
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR/PURCHASING MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR ESTIMATOR/PURCHASING MANAGER

MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE (MANDATORY)
The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

BIDDING:

• Maintain an accurate spreadsheet for “Bids Due,” keeping it “real time” at all times.

• Receive new bids/proposals, analyze scope of work (SOW), determine the most efficient approach for trades and sub-contractors needed and respond to the client.

• Review and fully understand architectural drawings and bid packets. Furnish RFIs for any clarifications needed.

• Provide accurate, timely job takeoffs on multiple trades, sub-contractors, materials and insert them into a bid tabulation spreadsheet.

• Level bids so they can be reviewed and compared to determine if vendors and contractors are apples to apples.

• Attend pre-bid meetings and set up site visits as needed with sub-contractors for all trades necessary.

• De-scope vendors and sub-contractors to ensure their bids are accurate.

• Work with office staff to prepare and submit bids/proposals in a timely manner.

• Devise a standardization for the bidding process.

• Maintain and take full ownership of the bidding process.

• Devise a system for determining whether or not bids are awarded and track or trend by type.

• Devise a bidding process to show ownership full transparency and what measures were taken to ensure accuracy and accounting for all existing condition.

PURCHASING:

• Devise a standardized pricing sheet, unit costs, etc.

• Provide pricing for awarded jobs and show projected vs. actual costs for both material and labor.

• Shop materials with 3 suppliers for optimal pricing.

• Purchase and track necessary material.

• Coordinate with in-field project managers to ensure necessary materials are being ordered and received in a timely manner for ongoing jobs.

• Furnish any necessary material submittals.

• Ensure effective communication of all necessary information with the office, your supervisor, property manager, engineer, etc.

• Maintain and continue to build upon vendor relationships through active and ongoing communication with sub-contractors and/or potential suppliers.

• Ensure proficiency in basic Microsoft software, including Word and Excel.

• Maintain company property, including, but not limited to, vans, cellphones, laptops and attire.

As a condition of employment, employees acknowledge a non-solicitation, 2-year non-competition, anti-kickback and confidential information agreement, which is intended to protect the company’s confidential information and business interests.