A Junior Estimator is hired to calculate and estimate the expected cost of a given project. The job description entails forecasting the time and price needed to complete the project. While the duties vary based on the work setting, the following are certain core and common tasks mentioned on the Junior Estimator Resume – helping the contractor to make profitable and competitive bids; assisting the contractor in winning bids, taking charge of reviewing data and documents like analysis reports, purchase orders, and also subcontracts; preparing updates and project estimates; gathering information needed to produce the project estimate.
A successful Junior Estimator should have strong customer service skills and good communication skills. They have to be good at managing time and be able to work under constant pressure. Other crucial skills include – math skills, basic engineering knowledge, and a good understanding of the building and construction industry. The minimum education requirement is a degree in construction management or construction science.
Objective : Seeking immediate employment. I have 12+ years of experience as a Auto Cad Designer/Estimator in the construction industry. Gained experienced in multi tasking, producing shops drawings in auto cad for approval and resolving issues. Putting labor /obtaining special pricing of parts and materials to ensure accurate estimates.
Skills : Electrical estimating certificate, NECA Electrical Union of San Francisco.
Description :
Generated and evaluated multi-million dollar audio-visual project bids to verify accuracy of material pricing and validity of Excel formulae.
Coordinated with president of audio-visual portion of company and estimating department personnel to determine competitive pricing without compromising profitability.
Inserted labor grids and formulae developed by Tritech to function with general contractor bid formats.
Verified accuracy of pricing and validity of Excel formulae and formats to ensure no compromise to profitability.
Received and generated all service proposals, box sales, repair proposals and entitlement proposals.
Maintained accounting records and Amazon storefront for remaining project materials.
Purchased Agent, Administrator Negotiated prices with material vendors to minimize project costs for the installation of telecommunications and audio-visual equipment, communicating with project managers and foremen in order to maximize efficiency and profit.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Junior Estimator Resume
Objective : To obtain a Junior Estimator position that will provide daily decision making challenges. Ready to accept liability for such decisions and manage on a daily basis any and all professional, administrative, and project issues as required. Conducting site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present. Utilizing engineer techniques and procedures to conduct investigation and adhere to standard company policy and procedures.
Skills : Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector from National Welding Inspection School.
Description :
Transferred into position to prepare for field operations.
Cost estimated, quantity takeoff, accounting and cost control for commercial projects and bidding procedures by using estimating tools, contacted subcontractors for pricing and negotiation of work.
Attended meetings and discussed strategies accordingly to provide an easy and carefree working estimate, and maintained a high level of professionalism and ethics during bids and negotiations.
Office Engineer Transferred into position to assist superintendents, assistant project manager, and project manager.
Acted as a single point of contact between Subcontractor, Architect, and Project Team during construction phase.
Communicated and translated to all trades the requirements as per specifications of contract documents.
Produced agendas and minutes for meetings between team, subcontractors, architect, and owner.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor Of Arts
Junior Estimator Resume
Objective : To utilize my bilingual experience, training, and demonstrated leadership skills to obtain a Senior Level Customer Service Representative or Manager position within a Customer Service organization. Developing complete estimates for large, complex jobs.
Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate. Reviewing all bid and contract documents and home office legal department opinions.
Skills : Forklift Certified Through 2013, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Windows, Apple, Android. 2005 Completed Bank Of America New Frontline Manager Training Course 2004 - 2008 Completed Various Levels Of Bank Of America Customer Service Training - Including Many BoA Proprietary Systems.
Description :
Confirmed coverage of insurance with all major ins company's.
Confirmed all paper work is up to date and all signatures are on file.
Updated clients with repair statues; communicate time frames and answer technical questions.
Trained pose estimates from Ultramate/Michelle to CCC1.
Called in supplements to insurances, also try to collect past due balances with insurances.
Independently prepared and completed site-work proposals, ranging from $750K to $4M, for public and private building projects.
Prepared bids for public roadway, port, and airport projects, ranging from $1M to $10M.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School In General
Junior Estimator Resume
Objective : Estimate large projects including hard-bid and design-build requirements. Build positive working relationships with all project managers and support team members in order to achieve precise bidding estimates. Establish and maintain a positive relationship and lines of communication with the owner, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors and work in conjunction with the other professionals in the company and will insure that all project information is properly communicated in a timely manner.
Assisted with the request for proposal preparation and evaluations, project specifications, and pricing schedules.
Performed material take-offs and cost analyses to support estimates.
Assisted with the development of pricing schedules and weighting criteria for proposal evaluations.
Assisted with the development of standardized historical cost databases and application tools to aid future estimates.
Assisted with the Preparation of pre-approval project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence.
Assisted project team in scoping of projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements.
Assisted with the development of detailed post-approval project estimates based on company standards and site specific drawings.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
High School In General
Junior Estimator Resume
Headline : Seeking a challenging and rewarding Junior Estimator position in a company that will utilize my education, training and experience, as well as have room for career advancement. Estimating and managing environmental engineering projects such as sewage treatment plants and nuclear power plants. Implementing software for estimating. Biding management and project management. Coordinating and implementing health and safety engineering practices in compliance with OSHA requirements.
Skills : Software programs - CMS, LMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Typing - 60 WPM, 10-key by touch.
Description :
Assisted Senior Estimator with preparing detailed and disciplined fabrication estimates.
Assisted Mechanical Division Manager with overseeing the day-to-day operations, profitability, timeliness, and overall success of multiple fabrication projects.
Tracked the progress of all active jobs for both the Industrial Cleaning Division and Mechanical Division.
Responsible for invoicing clients for capital projects, maintenance contract work, and T&M work.
Completed routine estimating for labor only work required for specific clients.
Maintained effective relationships with project team, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Assisted in preparing bids and design-build proposals for public roadway projects ranging from $15M to $175M.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Business Administration
Junior Estimator Resume
Headline : Would like to find an employer where I can learn new skills and provide well for my family. Evaluating subcontractors and supplier bids against project requirements. Writing proposal documents to clients to submit with bid documents. Working with the pre-construction team to transfer information from successful bid to field mobilization. Working well in a team environment.
Skills : Microsoft Office Suite, Planning, Estimating.
Description :
Devised the budget plan for projects based on prevailing and forecasted material costs and other applicable factors.
Responsible for communicating with outside sales managers and clients concerning projects.
Estimated cost of installation where it was applicable (including labor, material, and additional costs).
Assisted the contractor in making profitable and competitive bids by compiling all the cost information needed for construction projects.
Learned to work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner.
Coordinated with subcontractors and suppliers to solicit material and labor quotations.
Updated and revised drawings and specifications as provided from architect.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Junior Estimator Resume
Headline : Looking for project engineer position in the construction field. Reviewing bid design documents and specifications. Estimating costs of materials, labor, and use of equipment required for a project. Preparing estimates with the proper level of detail for all design stages.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Autocad, Estimator.
Description :
Assisted the estimator read specs and plan to figure out the scope of work.
Helped train new recruits.
Estimator was able to bid more projects and have higher chance of getting the project.
Used On-screen takeoffs to get material quantities and send out quote request to vendors for pricing.
Responsible for creation/processing of estimates with a specialty in commercial electrical.
Responsible for supply procurement of all pertinent project material.
Prepared of data for supplier and sub-contractor proposals, updating/completing bid schedules, and administration of all bid documentation.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Junior Estimator Resume
Objective : Enthusiastic, loyal and driven to meet deadlines. I possess strong organization and proven customer service skills. I believe in the importance of a positive attitude and the value I bring to my team. I demonstrate great communication skills leading to strong, long-lasting relationships. I am detail oriented and a quick learner allowing me to adapt to new challenges and opportunities. Reviewing specifications and drawings for hours of work. Performing duct and pipe take off of each system separately. Assisting Head Estimator on the administrative assignment.
Skills : Forklift Operator.
Description :
Successfully bid and awarded public works contracts throughout Southern California:.
Wrote estimates on damaged vehicles, figured out how much it would cost to repair and how much time it would take.
Assessed the vehicles being repaired in the shop and contacted customers on the progress.
Began as a paint prep tech and was trained to be an estimator.
Provided submittals and close-out documents for each trade.
Tracked field technicians and functioned as liaison between them, vice-president of IT and senior vice-president of IT.
Verified pricing on project materials, negotiating for cost reduction where applicable.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Junior Estimator Resume
Headline : To obtain a full time position in the area of construction management. Reviewing mechanical demolition plans, and new work plans. Distinguish new work from existing. Reviewing all notes, symbols, and abbreviations on all mechanical drawings. Reviewing mechanical specifications to identify the construction (including but not limited to: ductwork construction, piping / valve materials and construction, acoustic lining requirements, etc) of the different systems on the project.
Skills : Autocad, MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project.
Description :
Prepared item and quantity takeoffs.
Coordinated procurement of vendor and subcontractor quotes.
Helped identify potential errors and omissions on plans and bid documents.
Established skills and knowledge necessary for advancement to lead estimator position.
Aided lead estimator with all items required to submit bids.
Provided analysis on projects.
Executed work plans and task definition, participate in data collection.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Junior Estimator Resume
Headline : To obtain a Junior Estimator position in the construction industry that will allow me to enhance my skills, use my proficient knowledge, and further my career. Providing expertise in all phases of construction work. Working and collaborating with team members throughout the country for specific project sector needs. Speaking and meeting with clients providing outstanding consultative services.
Skills : Languages, Planning, Subcontractor.
Description :
Participated in development of solutions to client problems with a focus on financial analysis and capital investment.
Worked under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.
Applied unit costs and productivity rates, as provided by supervisor.
Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
Developed and nurtured subcontractor/vendor and client relationships.
Prepared subcontractor analysis sheets for assigned scope of work.
Evaluated changes and subcontractor change order estimates.
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