Construction Estimator
Estimated Start Date: ASAP Our ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least ten years of experience in the commercial construction industry
- Experience frequently estimating projects up to $15M in size in sectors like healthcare, financial, and light industrial with larger projects estimated occasionally
- The ability to manage more than 2 projects at one time and have an ambitious approach to balancing workload in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage time well
- Proficient in project estimation software, MS Office, and blueprint reading
- Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites
- Preferred BS Degree in Building Construction Management or similar major.
- Knowledge of estimating/managing commercial construction projects
- Able to travel as needed to participate in pre-bid site visits, training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
- Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details.
- Possess good self-organizational and management skills and strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
- Prepare and complete forecasts of project costs by reviewing drawings and specifications, gather details, compile data, and attend site visits before the estimate is due for submission including CSI division breakdown of costs and written assumptions/clarifications document.
- Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, labor, and transportation for estimations.
- Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.
- Analyze how long it will take for completion of the project.
- Develop and publish complete bid packages for all trade partners/vendors including scopes of work, alternates, allowances, breakouts, etc.
- Qualify all trade partner/vendor bids and level costs as deemed necessary for complete scope of work.
- Confidently review costs both internally and externally for client satisfaction and ultimate goal of successful award of the project.
- Lead estimating efforts for traditional Design-bid-build projects including hard bids and GC and Fees, etc.
- Assist with mentoring and leadership development of interns, coordinators and assistant estimators.
- Participate in professional organizations focused on contractors and subcontractors such as Associated Builders and Contractors.
- The individual typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
- The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.
- Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.
- Please note that climbing stairs is a physical requirement. Some offices contain an elevator, but one must be able to use stairs for fire drills and emergencies
The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Individuals may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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