Estimator (Commercial Construction)

Overview

Since 1916, Danis has been dedicated to being builders with a foundation of integrity, driven by innovation, and dedicated to the vision of our clients. We are committed to hiring the best and brightest in our industry. We believe in investing in our most valuable asset – our employees. Danis University offers over 45 training programs for our operations professionals, ensuring continuous development that supports ongoing learning, skill-building, and career advancement, shaping the growth of our professionals throughout their careers. When you join Danis, you become part of a team that values your talent and fosters your professional growth. Together, we can make a meaningful impact, push boundaries, and achieve unparalleled results.

Responsibilities

• Provide Input from Start to Finish : Review proposal requirements, provide risk analysis input, determine scopes of work and required contents of estimate.
• Provide early input on self-perform trades to determine field manpower requirements and availability.
• Bring Vision to Life: Generate conceptual, self-perform, hard bid, and GMP estimates for a wide range of complex projects.
• Beyond Square Foot Estimating: Utilize historical data from past projects, subcontracts, and productivity analyses to create and refine detailed quantity takeoff and man-hour based estimates.
• Ensure Seamless Collaboration: Serve as a dependable resource, supporting preconstruction by assisting in constructability reviews, schedule input, value analysis, and the pursuit of target value delivery.

Qualifications

• Educational Background : Civil Engineering, CM or other construction related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience is preferred.
• Experience : A minimum of 5 years construction operations experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Project Expertise : At least 3 years of experience estimating projects with values up to $50 mil in the commercial and institutional domains. Self-perform, at-risk GC/CM background is preferred.
• Ability to estimate the following types of projects is a plus: hospitals/healthcare facilities, corporate office, retail, university, parking garages, assisted living, data centers, advanced mfg., food & beverage mfg., and Life Sciences.
• Process Proficiency : Knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control systems.
• Critical Thinking : Navigate complex challenges, innovate solutions, and make informed decisions that drive project success.