High-Performance Construction Estimator (US Residential Renovation)

Rapid Estimation:

• Create Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates within 24 hours using historical data, even when drawings are incomplete.
• Use historical data to inform estimates.
• Work with incomplete drawings.

Procurement & Negotiation:

• You are not just guessing prices; you are calling US vendors, verifying quotes, and negotiating deals to protect our budget.
• Negotiate prices with US vendors.
• Protect the budget.

Scoping & Logic:

• You will identify scope gaps. If a plan calls for a new wall, you know to include framing, drywall, paint, and trim without being told.
• Identify scope gaps in plans.
• Understand the necessary components of construction projects.

Value Engineering:

• You will spot when a $10,000 solution can be replaced by a $2,000 creative alternative without sacrificing quality.
• Find cost-effective solutions without sacrificing quality.
• Be creative with solutions.