Estimator

Due to project and company growth, Calhoun Construction is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to join our Estimating team!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review, create, submit quality estimates with detailed proposals
• Prepare high level quantity and manpower take-offs
• Prospect and procure new opportunities for bid
• Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, jobsite walk-throughs, bids, and coordination meetings
• Must maintain an extremely professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and peers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience as a commercial construction estimator
• Desire and determination to succeed
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and years of experience
• Experience with conceptual and schematic design budgeting
• Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff preferred
• Knowledge of construction processes and terminology
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Excellent math skills
• Organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple commercial construction projects is required
• Ability to fully understand plans and specifications
• Excellent communication skills; both internal and external
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.)
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time