The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.
You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.
We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work , is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.
We are looking for a high-performing candidate who will assist the Preconstruction Team, primarily working on project estimates. Responsibilities include reviewing the project’s plans and specifications for completeness and constructability, preparing quantity take-offs, soliciting and analyzing bids from subcontractors to ensure the preparation of complete and accurate estimates, and estimate presentations.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)
- When assigned, assume lead role in estimate preparation
- Review project plans and specifications for completeness and constructability
- Prepare subcontractor/vendor lists; identify, cultivate, and attract new subcontractors and vendors; develop, maintain, and enhance relationships
- Issue bid invitations to subcontractors and vendors, ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package, follow-up, and establish participation
- Prepare bid packages and/or bid forms to clarify project scope requirements and to coordinate work amongst trades
- Prepare Interested Bidders Memo
- Prepare bid management platform details page for project bid solicitation
- Prepare detailed take-offs/quantity surveys
- Prepare clear, properly formatted Bid Analysis Worksheets
- Analyze and scope subcontractor and vendor proposals, establish consistency among proposals, and coordinate scope with other packages
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)
- Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management or related degree, preferred)
- Minimum of three years healthcare preconstruction/estimating experience preferred
- Field Experience – Minimum of one year (more experience is preferred)
Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.