Estimator

Duties of this position

• Bidding and Estimating:
• Estimating and bidding of construction projects – detailed takeoffs, establishing self-perform and subcontractor project scopes, preform activity specific cost breakdowns.
• Establish clear understanding of project specifications and identify project specific bid requirements.
• Communicate with project owners and engineers both verbally and in writing to be able to ask questions and receive clarifications.
• Development of relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, effectively communicate project scopes and solicit quotes.
• Identify project specific risks and opportunities (value engineering).
• Cookordination with estimating team to ensure all project costs are accurately captured and risks have been assessed.
• Preconstruction:
• Cookordinate closely with project managers and superintendents to ensure a seamless and well-organized transition from estimating to field operations.
• Once a bid has been submitted, follow up with all project specific post-submission requirements, including MBE/DBE forms, qualification statements, safety records and any other required documentation.
• Prepare, distribute, and monitor material submittals to support timely review and approval.
• Draft, issue, and evaluate subcontracts to help ensure construction compliance, scope clarity, and contract readiness.
• Aid in acquiring any project specific off-site facilities. This includes preparing property agreements and permit coordination.
• Aid construction staff with change orders and cost-related questions during construction.
• Develop CMP construction schedules and coordinate with construction staff and outside consultants.

Qualifications

• Expected to work under minimal management supervision.
• - Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field or equivalent experience.
• - Minimum two years of previous estimating experience.
• - Ability to read and interpret plans.
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• - Strong math skills including 3-dimensional geometry.

Pay

• - Paid time Off
• - 401(k) matching
• - Health insurance
• - Dental insurance
• - Vision insurance
• - Life insurance
• - Flexible Spending Account
• - Employer paid STD

Schedule

• - Monday-Friday
• - 8am-5pm