Project Estimator

Hunter Pacific Group is a woman-owned small business that has provided cost estimating services for over 20 years. We have a diverse client base that allows our team to work on a wide variety of exciting projects. In addition to cost estimating, we provide scheduling support, construction professional services, Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA), value engineering, and research studies. We pride ourselves on understanding and anticipating what our clients need to ensure the success of their projects.
To be successful in this role, you should be a team player that is passionate about growing in your cost estimating career. You are open to learning new things and enhancing your overall skillset. You take pride in the quality of the deliverables you submit to your clients. You are client-oriented and focus on cultivating your relationships to further drive business. You are proactive, resourceful, and driven.
Requirements
Cost Estimating

• Scope the project and address any immediate questions or concerns with the senior estimator and/or client
• Set up deliverable templates including front end package and reports
• Utilize internal estimating methodology for efficient quantity survey
• Perform market research and obtain vendor pricing and quotes
• Quality Control: self-check your work and indicate areas of concern to senior estimator
• Team Player: Lead projects as well as support projects led by other Project Estimators

Client Management

• Maintain constant, professional communication
• Independently self-manage services, deliverables and deliverable due dates
• Participate in charrettes, workshops, and meetings
• Maintain awareness of our contractual obligations and when client requests may be outside of contractual limits
• Develop and grow client relationships

Perform Technical Writing

• Project Write-Ups for Proposals
• Reports and Studies
• Project Technical Writing
• Support senior estimators with preparation of proposals
• Maintain estimating and cost history databases.
• Maintain project files and contact list in SharePoint according to the HPG process.
• Regularly coordinate with project managers, operation manager, and business development team.
• Meet established Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Example KPIs for a Project Cost Estimator I include: maintain assigned client list with no unapproved changes, achieve set billable target rate, and complete project within established budgets.

Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k covered by company, Work from home flexibility, Home office stipend