Estimator

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in estimating commercial projects, sourcing and negotiating with sub-contractors, budgeting the jobs, establishing relationships, and working closely with Project Managers and Owners.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or job sites to learn the scope of work and understand the relationships involved.
• Critically analyze the bid documents and site conditions to understand the risks and opportunities and articulate those to management.
• Estimate equipment, manpower, cost of project, and materials required to accomplish each project.
• Develop project scope take-offs and apply pricing for material and labor.
• Create accurate conceptual budgets and detailed final construction documents in competitive bid deliveries.
• Qualify sub-contractor proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Compare and analyze subcontractor and supplier bids and prepare competitive bid packages.
• Understand project logistics and develop initial critical path project schedules.
• Identify long lead time components and track accordingly.
• Read, understand, log, and track changes to all project drawings, specifications, and documents.
• Present estimates and participate in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and other entities to ensure competitiveness.
• Participate in means and method discussions to drive creative thinking and innovative ideas that distinguish a successful estimate.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure an understanding of the scope of the job and critical means and methods of construction.
• Gather and monitor actual cost vs. estimated cost, maintaining project cost history.
• Build relationships to understand client, designer, and subcontractor needs and expectations.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent construction management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial construction estimating. Restaurant experience is a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, and Project. Experience with estimating and quantity takeoffs software is a plus.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Effective presentation skills.
• Other: Must have good follow-through. Must be able to generate detailed custom estimates and proposals as required to win work. High integrity standards are a must. Team player and self-starter. Flexible work schedule.

Pay

Competitive Salary including Performance-Based Bonus

Schedule

Full-time role

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental and Vision: Company contributes 100% of Employee Cost)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Work/Life balance)
• Paid Holidays
• Rewards for Employee Referrals!