Estimator

About the role

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards!

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough, accurate and competitive cost estimates through all phases of design, from concept to construction and permit documents.
• Determine proposal specifications and the scope of work by reviewing drawings, attending and/or managing bid and preconstruction meetings, etc.
• Analyze and document cost analysis from historical projects, purchase orders, contracts, and cost reports for future use in incorporating into estimates.
• Provide design assistance and cost data regarding project feasibility to the client, design professionals, and project team.
• Prepare bid packages and provide leadership and coordination on bid solicitation and RFP’s.
• Develop scopes of work for sub-trades prior to and during bid solicitation.
• Perform takeoffs of multiple trades to minimize the Company’s cost risks.
• Identify and qualify new subcontractors to ensure an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractors are available and to expand bid solicitation coverage.
• Prepare preliminary project schedules during the preconstruction phase and assist the Superintendent with the contracted schedule prior to construction.
• Assist with pricing and negotiating owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Maintain detailed records of working documents as a back-up for estimates figures, including assumptions made for conceptual designs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and appropriate experience successfully assisting in estimating (conceptual and hard bid) construction projects for a general contractor.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Design-build experience on relevant project types preferred.
• Experience in value-engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• Construction estimating and budgeting.
• Project management.
• Cost analysis and forecasting.
• Pre-construction planning and coordination.
• Subcontractor management and negotiation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion.
• Paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Tickets at Work.
• Identity Theft Protection (family coverage).

Pay

$80,000 – $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

N/A

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.