ROLE OF AN ESTIMATOR
The estimator is one of the most important positions in a contractor's organization because it is up to him/her to prepare estimates that will either make or break the contractor. The estimator must determine the the costs and duration of a project and whether it is profitable or not to a company. An estimator must rely on the use of construction plans and his own experience in the industry and published data and sub-quotes to prepare reliable estimates.
Our Business
We specialize in construction estimating services and construction management services.
Our staff is highly skilled consisting of Structural Engineers and Project Managers specialized in all levels of construction. The sole purpose of our service is to provide our client with accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates during the bid stages.
In the planning stage we help owners eliminate and reduce unnecessary construction costs by coordinating with the A & E with the development of the drawings. We review the drawings create a budget with the owner and advise the A & E on system selection. This helps greatly reduce the costs upfront and ensure the owner he is getting the most bang for his buck. It also helps prevent potential risk factors that may be encountered during the construction phase such as set backs, overruns, and change orders. If the estimate was well thought out and correctly reflects the actual project costs, the chances of the project being profitable is increased.
We prepare complete quantity takeoffs and hard bid estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial developments.
Our main focus was originally in concrete construction, but since our conception we have brodened our horizons to all trades in construction.
Bid Preparation Provide a detailed quantity takeoffs of all material included in the job. Provide a detailed unit cost estimates. This shall include precise statements of quantities of materials, equipment, and manpower required to construct the project. Create bid schedule. Prepare scope of work breakdown of inclusions and exclusions. The scope shall list all inclusions and exclusions and quote entire specification sections to the extent possible and list them so that we will know specifically what is being proposed. Keeping track of bids by the use of a bid list including contact information.
CM/Owner’s Representative - Create budget with Owner.
- Identify the projects scope of work.
- Organize project team.
- Coordinate project documentation between A & E.
- Assist in design development, coordinate design as required.
- Expedite permit planning with municipalities as required.
- Create a professional estimate displaying budget and project costs.
- Provide a detailed quantity takeoff of all material included in the job.
- Provide a detailed estimate. This shall include precise statements of quantities of materials, equipment, and manpower required to construct the project.
- Summary broken down into CSI Division detailed quantity takeoff of all material included in the job. Provide a detailed estimate. This shall include precise statements of quantities of materials, equipment, and manpower required to construct the project. Summary broken down into CSI Divisions.
Create a detailed schedule for work to be performed under prime contract. Constructability review and order of operations. Value engineering as required. This is to determine if there are any other economical ways to build your project without running into re-design fees and other items that may affect your bottom line cost for the project. Contractor selection and vendor matrix. Negotiate prime contract and provide the best and most competitive General Contractor for the project. Contract preparation and administration. Project Management as required to ensure a successful completed project. Ensure project closeout of permits and obtain all owner’s manuals, warrenties, gaurentees, etc; as required for a successful completion of the project.
Pre-Construction Consultant/ CM Consultant Provide a detailed quantity takeoff of all material included in the job. Provide a detailed estimate. This shall include precise statements of quantities of materials, equipment, and manpower required to construct the project. Summary broken down into CSI Divisions. Create a detailed schedule for work to be performed under prime contract. Constructability review and order of operations. Determine budget. Value engineering as required. This is to determine if there are any other economical ways to build your project without running into re-design fees and other items that may affect your bottom line cost for the project. Negotiate prime contract and provide you with the best and most competitive General Contractor for the project. Contract preparation and administration. Project Advisor.
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