Job description
Job Requirements:
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Excel – the ability to interface with multiple Excel documents simultaneously. All of our customer’s bid proposal forms are linked to Savant’s master bid form for each project in some way. This is the most important program the estimating department uses and eliminates a large majority of math errors.
- Microsoft Word – Compiling transmittals, scope of work documents, bid proposals, etc.
- Adobe PDF – Utilize Adobe PDF to modify/create bid proposals, compile phasing plans, plan mark-ups, etc.
- Bidmail – Used to put all Savant projects out to bid, upload plans & addenda, maintain an up-to-date subcontractor database, and track sub-contractor bid participation.
- Planswift Take-off Software – Used in confirming subcontractor quantity take-offs, budgeting & phasing plans. This is a critical tool for site-heavy projects and can be used quantifying lineal/square footages, cubic yardage of asphalt/concrete, underground utilities, trenching plans, etc.
Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills.
- The ability to properly convey potential problems and/or conflicts in drawings with the architect [RFI] in a concise and articulate matter.
- Direct involvement with construction managers, architects and subcontractors and a strong level of professionalism and courtesy is required.
- Professional tone in emails with subcontractors, co-workers, and customers.
Day-to-Day Job Requirements
- Downloading & processing of bid documents & any future addendums.
- Attend costumer-initiated pre-bid job walks & host sub-contractor pre-bid walks (if required).
- Issuing transmittals, scope of work documents, and project specific information for all projects.
- Create bid forms for all projects and complete bid submittals.
- Qualify subcontractor bid proposals.
- Confirm subcontractor participation in the bid process and coordinate & communicate with subcontractors their trade-specific scope of work.
- After being awarded a project, complete the Schedule of Values and present to project manager for approval.
- Critical when handling multiple bids, job walks, etc.
Plan Reading
- Comprehend drawings, identify potential problems, compile requests for information, understand both the GC and subcontractor scope of work.
Time Management
- Critical when handling multiple bids, job walks, etc.
Subcontractor Development
- Periodic updating of company subcontractor base and prequalifying new contractors.
- Locating experienced subcontractors in various markets and developing subcontractor bases for bid purposes.
Qualifications and Experience
- 4 year college degree preferred
- 5 years previous experience in estimating commercial retail, site and off site construction.
- Above average math and computation skills.
Work hours
- 7:00 am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
Please submit your resume to HR@savant-60ffc0.ingress-alpha.easywp.com
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