Estimator

About the role

This position will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of commercial construction project proposals and bids. The successful candidate will identify and compute labor, material, and time costs by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and other bid documents.

Responsibilities

• Visit project and pre-bid meetings to understand site conditions/scope.
• Review plans and specifications.
• Provide accurate take-offs.
• Work with estimating team to build the estimate and pricing.
• Develop preliminary schedule.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of estimating software like Cost-OS, OST, and Planswift.
• Working knowledge of programs such as Bluebeam, Excel, and Word.
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines.
• Civil estimating experience preferred.
• 3+ years previous commercial construction experience with public, private or federal projects is required.
• B.S. Degree – Construction Management or Engineering.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Prioritization and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of estimating software.
• Working knowledge of construction disciplines.
• Civil estimating experience preferred.

Benefits

Yates Construction offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary based on project demands.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.