Jr. Estimator

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all plan and specification estimating activities in a way that maximizes the total profitability of the entire company
• Meet the strategic and operational goals in the department through collaboration with the Leadership Team
• Supply data and information to other departments to maximize effectiveness
• Accurately review plans, specifications, scopes and determine usage of correct vendor and subcontractors required
• Independently create material and quote requests to utilize in project estimate
• PRACTICE effective bid leveling by reviewing subcontractor and vendor selection with the Leadership Team as needed to ensure scope coverage for estimates
• Assist in the pricing and presentation of change proposals
• Utilize relationships with preconstruction staff and decision-makers of current and prospective customers (owners and general contractors)
• Consult with Leadership Team during beginning stage of individual assignments to identify the strategies and processes that will be utilized
• Utilize efficient communication methods to communicate with the Leadership Team during the bidding phase to ensure timely completion of estimates
• Update changes to material and labor factors during bid reviews
• Communicate with appropriate management regarding potential unknown variables in an efficient manner
• EXERCISE independent judgment to make sound decisions within defined guidelines and authority

Qualifications

• Advanced computer proficiency
• Critical thinking abilities
• The proven ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strategic planning
• Market competitiveness
• Project forecasting
• Vendor and subcontractor selection
• Effective bid leveling
• Change proposal pricing
• Communication with stakeholders
• Independent decision-making

Benefits

• Robust 401(k) program with safe harbor and profit share
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Collaborative and supportive culture