Junior Estimator

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Robust 401k program with safe harbor and profit share (no match required)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• 8 Paid holidays
• Flexible PTO
• Collaborative and supportive culture

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
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE LONG HOURS SITTING, USING A COMPUTER, STANDING, PUSHING/PULLING, AND WALKING
• This role requires advanced computer proficiency, critical thinking abilities, and the proven ability to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a relevant degree preferred
• Minimum 6 months of experience as an Entry-Level Estimator or related project work environment