Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Construction Estimating Construction Estimating ProEst (Estimating Software) Quantity Surveying Schedule Risk Analysis Subcontracting Bid Management Vendor Management Scope Management Purchase Order Amendments +8 more

Other Skills

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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Time Management
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience in construction estimating and bid/procurement processes
ProEst or equivalent estimating software proficiency
Strong vendor management and subcontractor qualification skills
Ability to interpret construction documents, perform take-offs, and prepare complete bid packages

Requirements:

Review and qualify Estimate Requests in CRM; perform scope review and gather required project details (budgets, LDs, taxes, wage rates).
Request, review, and verify vendor and subcontractor quotes; ensure bid scope accuracy and tax/wage-rate compliance.
Enter and finalize the estimate in ProEst (base bid and all alternates); generate the final estimate and assemble the complete bid package.
Coordinate with Sales and Operations, conduct scope meetings, apply revisions, and ensure CRM/ProEst alignment before project handoff.

AstroTurf

About AstroTurf

AstroTurf® is one of the most iconic brands in American sports — as legendary as the athletes who’ve battled on it. The brand that created the category is once again the leading innovator in synthetic turf. AstroTurf ensures that every inch of product meets and exceeds the highest standards of performance, quality and durability. With over 50 years of experience and millions and millions of square feet of turf in use worldwide, AstroTurf brings more technological expertise and real world know-how to the game than any other brand. Today, AstroTurf® products benefit from proprietary innovations in manufacturing, extrusion, installation and recycling that are outpacing industry trends. Guided by the philosophy of “More Fiber, Less Fill™,” AstroTurf is producing superior products that perform more like natural grass, and bringing new advances to market faster than the competition.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Job Purpose

To provide an accurate estimate for projects set forth by the salesman to reflect the most accurate cost and margin for each project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Review Estimate Request in CRM
Identify & Qualify Estimate Request
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors in my territory
Request pricing from vendors for each project
Review project specification & bid package
- Submit RFIs
- Check for Addendum (Always check day of bid)
Perform Scope Review
- If bidding to GC’s, call and verify scopes required per GC
- Submit scope letter to GCs for approval
- Identify completion dates, LDs, taxes, and wage rates
- Identify project budget
Enter Estimate in ProEst
- Base bid and all alternates
Accounting Request – Bid Bond
- Verify if Bid Bond is 5% or 10% (allow 24 Hours for delivery)
- Establish value of Bid Bond based on historical values & current scope of work
Perform project take-off
- Quantify all scopes of work per construction documents
- Identify areas of scope that require subcontractors or high-lead time quotes
Request Quotes for the Following:
- Freight Quotes (Turf & Specialty Infill)
- Graphics Quote from STR-Prefab
- Turf Removal/Installation Quote
- Shock Pad Quote
- Subcontractor Quotes (If In-house crews are not used when estimating)
  - Base Subcontractor
  - Track Subcontractor
  - Other
Create Draft Estimate for preliminary review with team
- Attend or request all scope review meetings with the sales team
Review Quotes from Vendor
- Perform scope check with subcontractors and vendors to ensure the bid scope is accurate.
- Verify tax information is correct (If tax exempt the estimator should obtain tax exempt certificates
- Verify wage rates are accurate for the area.
Generate Final Estimate with incorporation of reviewed quotes
- Verify margins with Sales Team
Assemble Complete Bid Package/Proposal
- Compile a complete bid package per contract documents
- Request samples if required
Revisions to Project Estimate as required by owner
- Each revision gets a new estimate in ProEst
CRM/BC Job Folder information must match ProEst Estimate before Folder goes to Operations.
Produce all billable change orders per construction documents.
Weekly bid review with Sales Team and weekly Project review with Ops team

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.