Estimator II

Company Overview

Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of experience related to the exterior envelope of commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. EDA achieves excellence by integrating design knowledge, continuous training, and accountability into every facet of the company.

EDA provides a wide range of comprehensive services: Air & Vapor Barriers, Green Roof Systems, Masonry, Repair & Maintenance, Roofing & Sheetmetal, Siding & Wall Panels, Slate & Copper Roofing, Glass and Glazing, and Waterproofing.

EDA is a growth and customer-oriented organization. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that has been recognized with several Top Workplace awards.

Job Responsibilities

Thoroughly read and interpret Architectural, Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil, Structural and Landscape drawings to identify all scopes related to roofing, waterproofing, and historic restoration.
Review and understand project specifications, addenda, and Requests for Information (RFIs) to ensure complete scope coverage and compliance.
Serve as comprehensive scope review expert in Historic Roofing restoration, roofing, waterproofing, and vegetative roofing design for our customers preparing RFI’s to clarify design discrepancies or code conflicts.
Identify and document scope gaps, deviations, and qualifications within proposals to minimize risk.
Perform detailed advanced quantity take-offs using specialized external software including On-Screen Takeoff and BlueBeam to ensure accuracy in all material quantities and labor calculations.
Account for complex project conditions such as transitions, logistics, and historical requirements in cost estimates.
Coordinate with key vendors and subcontractors to obtain accurate, competitive quotes, ensuring pricing aligns with specifications.
Lead the preparation of detailed, organized bid proposals, clearly outlining inclusions, exclusions, and alternates.
Ensure all proposals meet company standards for format and content.
Manage multi-scope proposals, coordinating with other team members to ensure consistency in submissions.
Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather firsthand project information, including logistics and unique site challenges.
Review awarded contracts to ensure alignment with submitted proposals, identifying potential risks or discrepancies.
Coordinate with legal and project management teams to resolve contract issues and ensure compliance.
Identify potential risks in project scopes and contracts to avoid future disputes.
Prepare handover documentation for the operations team, including start-up notes, Schedule of Values (SOVs), and cost breakdowns.
Conduct start-up meetings to explain awarded scope and project specifics, ensuring a smooth transition to project execution.
Conduct post-bid analysis to learn from lost bids and improve future estimating strategies.
Follow up consistently with clients post-bid to maintain relationships and increase bid success rates.
Mentor junior estimators as needed to enhance team performance and knowledge sharing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
3 years of experience with reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify details, material requirements, and construction project constraints.
2 years of experience estimating construction projects in systems including industry requirements, building code, and logistics.
1 year of experience with cost estimating and data analysis to build and maintain project-specific databases and estimates to ensure accuracy and communicate data on material, labor, logistics, and other costs; and using quantitative digital takeoff tools including On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam to estimate accurate quantities and relevant information in project documents.

Remote work permitted up to 20%.

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