Estimator

About the role

An Estimator prepares estimates for various projects, shares responsibility for cost accuracy with the project team, and assists other estimators and managers in all types of estimating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares estimates for potential projects using hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Reads and understands contract documents (plans, specifications, and addenda).
• Performs quantity take-offs, organizes, and prices information.
• Solicits bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicates with subs and suppliers to clarify pricing information.
• Prepares estimate formats in areas such as general conditions, general bidding, quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of bid proposals for submittal.
• Prepares outline schedules for proposed projects.
• Assists staff members with various special projects related to estimating.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management–related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least two years of experience in estimating commercial and/or industrial construction projects, demonstrating competence in hard-bid, design-build, and conceptual estimating.
• Relevant experience is highly preferred; project size will be considered, ideally $20M or greater.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D, long- and short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Home & auto insurance and pet insurance
• Pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off, holidays, and time-away benefits
• Group legal and identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program and Family Support
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan