Construction Estimator - Commercial Construction

This is a new role in the United States. Applicants must be currently authorized to work without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Business Development lead, Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, and/or Superintendent to develop a preconstruction plan, estimate, and schedule.
• Organize, review, track, and distribute all preconstruction-related information such as drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, and clarifications.
• Plan for safety activities required during construction and proactively include appropriate costs in the estimate and scope of work.
• Work with the Assistant Estimator, Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Project Manager, and/or Superintendent to review subcontractor scope and sequencing to ensure accurate proposals.
• Ensure adequate subcontractor pricing coverage by developing and maintaining relationships within the subcontractor community.
• Review drawings and specifications to confirm the proper scope of work is priced and help identify inconsistencies in the plans.
• Coordinate preconstruction site visits as required to provide accurate pricing.
• Provide accurate material take-offs and unit pricing for all projects.
• Provide detailed, accurate, and organized estimate packages to the operations team when projects are awarded.
• Communicate effectively with Designers, Tenants, Owners, and the Fourth Elm team.
• Resolve conflicts and disputes in a timely manner to minimize delays and claims.
• Lead the estimating process by providing estimate reviews, developing the estimate strategy, and understanding each estimate to increase the odds of winning the project.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial construction and estimating required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Sage 100 experience preferred.
• BlueBeam experience preferred.