Estimator

About the Role

The Estimator’s primary responsibilities include preparation of budgets, estimates, and pre-bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the design-build project delivery process as well as select bid pursuits. Responsibilities also included working with General Trades estimators and project management teams developing sections of schematic, design development and construction document estimates including soliciting and evaluating subcontractor bids, and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys, reviewing project plans and specifications for various categories of projects typically ranging from $500K to $15M. The position reports to the Director of Preconstruction.

Responsibilities

Evaluate bid/proposal requests

Prepare detailed cost estimates

Perform quantity take-offs with high level of accuracy and understanding

Review project documents

Collaborate with Preconstruction team to assemble proposals and presentations

Manage and grow design and trade partner relationships

Manage and grow client relationships

Promote our company's standard of safety and quality

Represent us in a professional and productive manner

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other related technical degree preferred. Experience in estimating, preconstruction, project management for 1-3 years in the commercial construction industry. Experience in PEMB construction highly valued. Candidates should have strong math skills, ability to visualize in 2D and 3D, and an understanding of risk evaluation. This position requires a high level of fluency reading plans, specifications and related project documents. Key competencies include initiative, communication, teamwork, dependability and attention to detail.

Required Skills

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Preferred Skills

Experience in PEMB construction highly valued.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary, weekly pay periods paid via direct deposit

Company-provide cell phone (or monthly allowance for personal phone)

Salary and performance review on an annual basis

Year-end bonus dependent on company and individual performance

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision

Flex plans

Life insurance

401K with employer matching

PTO

Company holidays