Construction Estimator

About the role

This position will collaborate with other team members to develop and execute detailed proposals on complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for detailed and accurate quantity surveys
• Responsible for subcontractor and vendor bid solicitations
• Develop and implement bid strategies
• Accurately clarify and interpret subcontractor and vendor quotes
• Identify scope gaps and determine the best combinations on scopes of work
• Develop crew productions and devise project durations
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally, as well as complete paperwork in a legible, organized manner
• Understand complex construction means and methods
• Read and understand project specifications and construction drawings and perform basic risk analysis
• Respond positively and quickly to constantly changing workflows
• Recommend processes and efficiency improvements to implement better work practices as they pertain to estimating
• Actively mentor direct reports and peers
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and engineers
• Develop conceptual and schematic budgets with limited information
• Coordinate bid requirements with various design elements to produce competitive and complete proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/ engineering or equivalent
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Estimating Extended (Timberline), Procore, and On-Screen Takeoff
• Experience with Design/Build Delivery
• Experience with commercial, medical, food service, new and renovation, and design/build and conceptual estimating
• Sound organizational and time management skills

Qualifications

• The ability to focus and perform detailed estimating and paperwork tasks for long durations of time
• Sitting and standing in an office environment

Skills

• Ability to identify scope gaps
• Ability to determine the best combinations on scopes of work
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
• Ability to read and understand project specifications and construction drawings
• Ability to perform basic risk analysis
• Ability to respond positively and quickly to constantly changing workflows
• Ability to recommend processes and efficiency improvements
• Ability to actively mentor direct reports and peers
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and engineers
• Ability to develop conceptual and schematic budgets with limited information
• Ability to coordinate bid requirements with various design elements

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan

Pay

$ 100,000.00 - $ 130,000.00

Schedule

1st Shift

Number of Openings

1