Construction Estimator

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Pinemar, Inc. is a company of builders and craftspeople working together to build extraordinary and beautiful homes. With a deeply collaborative approach to working with all project stakeholders, Pinemar is focused on building architecturally unique, one of a kind custom homes, complex and large-scale renovations, and providing ongoing home and estate maintenance services. 

We have a positive, supportive culture built on the pursuit of excellence, world class project execution and client care, continuous improvement, and positive mindset. Based in Ardmore, PA, we work in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the surrounding areas.

POSITION : Construction Estimator

MISSION: The Construction Estimator works as part of a team with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent to successfully estimate new projects and changes to existing projects. The Estimator's role on the team and in the company is provide a solid financial foundation for a successful project and to provide critical support to the field personnel to keep projects on schedule and on-budget. The Construction Estimator must be able to work independently and possess creative problem solving skills, exceptional organizational skills, and a patient, service oriented, customer first attitude.

THE SUCCESSFUL PROJECT ESTIMATOR WILL:

1. Be the point person responsible for leading the company's bidding of high end residential projects ranging from $1,000,000 to $30,000,000+
2. Produce thorough, accurate and timely construction proposals
3. Develop scope and prepare Pre-Construction Conceptual Budget Estimates and cost estimates at Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document phases
4. Produce Detailed Scope of Work Documents for all Projects
5. Perform detailed material and labor takeoffs
6. Provide constructability reviews of the drawings and specifications
7. Attend Pre-Bid Meetings, sub-contractor De-Scope Meetings, and make recommendations to the Project Manager and Project Team regarding contract awards
8. Lead negotiations with subcontractors and material suppliers
9. Produce detailed and thorough pricing analysis to support buyouts and procurement
10. Assist in qualification and selection of subcontractors
11. Work collaboratively with the Project Managers and Project Superintendents to provide pricing support required of all ongoing projects, including bidding and producing Change Orders.
12. Maintain a historical pricing database. Extend the capabilities of this database to yield faster estimates and more useable data for executive management and project teams
13. Take advantage of the continuing educational opportunities that Pinemar offers to increase your skills and your value to Pinemar and the residential construction industry

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. 5+ years of performing detailed estimates and takeoffs for high end residential construction and remodeling projects
2. 4-year degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, OR applicable Estimating experience
3. Field experience as an architect, superintendent, or project manager
4. Familiarity with multiple trades and developing scopes of work
5. Strong construction software skills including, but not limited to Bluebeam, Revit, Procore, Smartsheets, Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
6. Strong organization and communication skills.
7. The ability to work independently, without close supervision
8. Good communication skills
9. Possess a natural curiosity and ability to learn
10. Neat appearance
11. Reliable vehicle
12. Forty-hour work week
13. Driver's license and good driving record
14. Drug free

TOOLS REQUIRED:

1. A positive can-do attitude
2. Impressive critical thinking skills.
3. A strong work ethic