San Diego, USA

Tim is a seasoned project estimator at a leading San Diego-based commercial general contractor known for its expertise in both traditional and cutting-edge biotechnology/medical projects. With the company experiencing a surge in project awards, Tim’s workload reached high levels.

Commercial General Contractor Assistance from RemoteAE

To optimize pre-construction and estimating workflows, he sought a virtual assistant to take care of tasks such as:

Estimating Support

Takeoff and Quantity Calculations:

• Improved Efficiency: Automate 50% of manual takeoffs using advanced software, resulting in a 20% reduction in overall takeoff time.
• Enhanced Accuracy: Implement double-checking procedures for critical quantities, leading to a 98% accuracy rate in material estimates.

Subcontractor Bid Solicitations and Analysis:

• Streamlined Communication: Manage all subcontractor communication through a centralized platform, saving 15% of Tim’s time spent on email exchanges.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze bids using cost comparison tools, enabling Tim to identify cost-saving opportunities of up to 5% per project.

Strategic cost analysis, client communication, and value engineering:

This collaborative approach not only expedites project timelines by 12% but also enhances proposal competitiveness, giving the company an edge in securing new contracts.

• Estimating Assistant
  1. Coordinating Drawing Sets, RFP’s & other bidding Information
  2. Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, architects & others as needed.
  3. Updating documents per RFI’s & ASI’s
  4. Updating contact information for vendors, suppliers, & subcontractors
• Preconstruction Scope reviews
• Leveling & reviewing bid sheets
• On Screen Takeoff Assistant
• Quantity Surveys
• Assist in preparing cost proposals & bid set estimates.
• Currently using Bluebeam & Autocad.