Civil Estimator

About the role

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC is seeking a Civil Estimator to join their team. Projects span throughout the Midwest, offering opportunities to shape the world through construction.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates conceptual estimating proficiency in the scope review process, subcontractor knowledge, information of on-screen takeoff and estimating software platforms, and in interiors estimating.
• Surveys, quantifies materials, and produces assemblies from drawings.
• Prepares proposal letters, qualification and clarification sheets.
• Reads and interprets technical documents such as Geotechnical Reports, Due Care Plans, etc.
• Manages supplier and subcontractor bid invitations for respective estimates.
• Contacts/Follows-up with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing input.
• Demonstrates knowledge of client relations and estimate presentations.
• Possesses great knowledge with regard to technical specifications and pricing levels.
• Reviews contract scopes and associated dollar figures.
• Aids in subcontractor recommendations and buyouts.
• Meets deadline challenges and has the ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Works in conjunction with the bid team to prepare accurate bid proposals.
• Provides technical assistance to Project Managers in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
• Responsible for timely and complete bid submission and management of all required bid submission requirements (i.e. schedule, logistics, breakdown pricing, etc.).
• Ensures clean handoff of estimate, bidding information, drawings, specifications, etc. to project management team; assists with kickoff meetings.
• Organizes and performs quantity take-offs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related job field.
• Three (3) years of work experience in construction or related job field.
• -or-
• Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance or a related job field.
• Use of Planswift and WinEst estimating software.
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts.
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.

Benefits

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Skills

Skills mentioned include conceptual estimating proficiency, subcontractor knowledge, information of on-screen takeoff and estimating software platforms, reading and interpreting technical documents, managing supplier and subcontractor bid invitations, preparing proposal letters, qualification and clarification sheets, and organizing and performing quantity take-offs.

Benefits

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Application Instructions

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