Exciting opportunity for a confident and thorough Construction Estimator! Our firm is busy and adding new and exciting projects to our extended resume. We have been in business for 18 years and have created an impressive resume of projects ranging from Medical to multifamily residential. We offer a competitive benefit package to all of our full time employees.
OVERVIEW:
The perfect candidate will calculate possible costs and gains of construction projects. Collect and analyze data according to a series of useful variables. This includes all conceptual, negotiated and competitive bid estimates, and interfacing with project managers, all support teams and client relations to achieve precise and accurate estimates. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in operations and strategic planning.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Prepares commercial estimates per bid procedure
· Prepares subcontractor evaluations
· Attends weekly construction meetings
· Reviews all plans and specifications, permit set of drawings and Owner requirements with the estimating staff
· Prepares bid proposal, including the cost breakdown, clarifications, scope and exclusions
· Prepares drawing list
· Processes and distribute all R.F.I.s for estimating and job addendums
· Prepares subcontract takeoffs
· Responds to all subcontractor inquiries in relation to bids
· Provides value engineering services
· Prepares subcontractor comparison sheets for evaluation
· Prepares estimate turnovers to project managers
· Prepare Owner / PM bid books
· Prepare post‐bid buyouts
· MAINTAIN POSITIVE CLIENT/SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments
- Extreme attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Availability to work extended hours as required by project schedules or urgent circumstances
- Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Working knowledge and comprehension of blueprints and plans, as well as construction management
- Effective negotiation skills
COMPUTER SKILLS AS FOLLOWS:
· Advanced level in Onscreen Takeoff
· Advanced level in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
· Advanced level in Microsoft Project
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor's degree or higher in a construction related discipline is desired
· Minimum 5+ years of experience in the construction industry performing responsibilities equivalent to those listed above
BENEFITS:
- Become a member of a great team and growing company!
- Multiple options for Health & Dental Insurance
- 401K, Life Insurance, Aflac
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
This position is NOT assignment based! This is a full-time position with a stable and busy firm. If you are interested PLEASE INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENTS WITH RESUME
Good Luck!