Assistant Estimator

TMG’s Assistant Estimator is a developmental position that supports the preparation of cost estimates and pre-construction deliverables for civil and building projects. Working under the direction of the Senior Estimator or assigned estimator, the Assistant Estimator assists TMG’s project teams with solicitation review, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, scope development, and bid documentation for design-bid-build and design-build opportunities. Scope of Assistant Estimator Position Supports the estimating process for civil and building projects of varying sizes and complexity under supervision. Assists with developing accurate, complete, competitive estimates and related pre-construction services; does not independently own annual contract capture targets, final selling prices, or bid approvals. Essential Functions of Assistant Estimator Position Basic understanding of civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines and the ability to read construction drawings and specifications. Developing analytical, quantity takeoff, and estimating skills; ability to use spreadsheets and learn estimating, construction sequencing, best practices, and reporting software. Communicates effectively with management, subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams. Ability to visit job sites within a designated geographical area. Estimator Responsibilities Assist in preparing and organizing detailed cost estimates by CSI division and in the pricing and format required by the solicitation; Assist with project scoping, estimate summaries, and subcontractor outsourcing plans; Draft Statements of Work / Scope Summary Sheets for bid packages for review by the assigned estimator and operations personnel; Support subcontractor and supplier outreach, distribute bid invitations, track responses, and help obtain competitive proposals for each bid package; Attend project site visits and pre-proposal meetings as assigned; document scope questions and draft pre-bid RFIs for review; Assist in the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings; Coordinate with estimating and operations personnel to understand project requirements, bid strategy, and competitive considerations; Maintain the pre-proposal RFI log and track clarifications, addenda, and exceptions for review by the assigned estimator; Assist with collecting subcontractor information and coordinating prequalification with TMG’s Contract Administrator; Participate in subcontractor outreach activities to understand and nurture TMG’s relationship with our supply chain; Research and identify specialty subcontractors and suppliers appropriate to the project scope; Review Division 01 requirements and assist with identifying General Conditions costs and requirements; Assist in developing self-performed work estimates, including quantity takeoffs, material costs, labor assumptions, and production rates; Compare subcontractor and supplier proposals against drawings, specifications, and scope sheets; identify exclusions, gaps, and qualifications for review; Compile and level subcontractor and supplier pricing to support development of the final estimate and selling price; Identify potential estimating and solicitation risks and elevate them to the assigned estimator; Support scope and pricing clarification discussions; final negotiations remain with authorized personnel; Assist with organizing estimate backup, preparing accounting budget information, and supporting the estimating-to-operations turnover; Review solicitation documents to identify bid due dates, deliverables, alternates, addenda, and required forms; maintain bid calendars and tracking tools; Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications using paper-based and digital takeoff tools; document assumptions and backup; Maintain organized electronic estimate files, bid tabs, subcontractor correspondence, and pricing support consistent with TMG procedures; Us…

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