Construction Estimator Level One

About the role

The Estimator Level 1 position at Tribal One Construction, LLC is responsible for assisting and supporting accurate estimates and supporting the preconstruction team to win highly profitable and exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Review the specifications, scope of work, and drawings for his/her portion of a bid for completion
• Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data
• Attends site visits to gather detailed, relevant data on project site conditions and effectively incorporates this information during the bid process
• Attends team kick off and schedule oversight meetings, proposal reviews, and/or additional reviews
• Attend pre-bid meetings (when required), to evaluate existing conditions and identify and capture any scope that may not be included in the design documents
• Assist in the set-up of the estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix
• Basic understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project
• Assist in creating subcontractor scope documents for bidding
• Perform basic takeoffs using software or manual calculations
• Participate in internal estimate review meetings
• Prepare subcontractor bid forms and subcontractor bid recording sheets for assigned trades, evaluate subcontractor bids for scope inclusion, and identification of scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other subcontractors to ensure complete scope is covered
• Develop plans to improve Estimating templates, workflows, and company standards
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance and a U.S. Gov't Common Access Card
• US citizenship
• Valid driver's license
• Degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology. Relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of education
• Entry level to 2 years of relevant construction industry experience. Field experience is a plus
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.), MS Project Scheduling and Bluebeam
• Experience with ProEst and/or HeavyBid estimating software is a plus
• Basic knowledge of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying
• Must pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening and remain in compliance with drug and alcohol free workplace policies