UBICS, Inc, an integrated IT service provider combines the best of the onsite and offshore capabilities to turn your business vision into practical reality.
Title:
Project coordinator - Estimator - Bangalore
Posted On:
5/8/2018 9:10:29 AM
Designation:
Project coordinator
No. of vacancies:
2
Qualifications:
B.Com, MBA, M.Com
Minimum Total Experience:
4
Job Tenure:
Full-time Only
Salary Offered:
DOE
Job Location:
Bangalore
Karnataka
India
The estimator is a critical position. Estimators are responsible for evaluating specifications and drawings, ensuring that we know everything required to successfully bid and win the bid. Estimators must aggressively follow-up with subcontractors to ensure that bids are received. Estimators also work with the Project Management teams to follow-up on bids and budgets to close the business.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
A) Bid Administration
Solicits and maintain communication with subcontractors and material vendors.
Ability to independently prepare cost estimates through quantity take-offs and use of estimation software.
· Prepare subcontractor bid packages.
· Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
· Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day.
· Contact supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids.
· Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
· Submit 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions.
· Enters all relevant information into bid RFP (Request for Proposal).
B) Project Knowledge
· Review bid requirements thoroughly and follow-up on every bid
· Demonstrate thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
· Develop RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
· Perform a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades.
· Fit subs to the size/scope of project.
· Create bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.
· Minimize exclusions through checks and balances.
· Include value-engineering ideas on every bid
C) Follow up and closing
· Consistently follow up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or
Construction Manager to close business.
· Develop communication with architects, construction managers, property managers, brokers to close business.
D) Project turnover
· Turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner. Goal is 100% of awarded projects turned over within 24 hours of notification.
· Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
· Review job cost with Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded.
· Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance.
E) Subcontractor award
· Thoroughly check requirements to buy the proper scope.
· Award subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials.
· Release materials for record only when possible.
· Ensure that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule.
· Provide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)
F) Subcontractor management
· Seek and qualify new subcontractors.
· Holds subcontractors to the Relentlessly Proactive and best industry standards.
Job requirements:
The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years experience working in a project estimator position for the construction industry.
Skills: To perform this job successfully, applicant must possess the following skills --
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Proficiency with MS Office and any estimation software package.
· Demonstrated grasp of all industrial or commercial construction techniques, including technology, equipment, methods, and safety. In-depth knowledge of construction materials, procedure and cost.
· Leadership qualities to assist with several projects that may run concurrently.
· Team building and willingness to work harmoniously within a diverse team.