Estimator II

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 significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects. Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision.

About the Role

This position will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of commercial construction project proposals and bids. You 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-off.
• Work with estimating team to build the estimate and pricing.
• Develop preliminary schedule.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous commercial construction experience with public, private, or federal projects is required.
• B.S. Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Civil estimating experience preferred.
• Well-rounded base of knowledge in construction disciplines.
• Strong working knowledge of estimating software like Cost-OS, OST, and PlanSwift.
• Working knowledge of programs such as Bluebeam, Excel, and Word.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.

Key Markets

• Data centers
• High-rise structures including hotels, apartments, and office
• Retail
• Industrial manufacturing
• Federal & military construction
• Gaming and entertainment
• Hospitality

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Physical requirements for this role may include but are not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.