Construction Estimator

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Vehicle and cell phone allowances
• Bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401K
• PTO

Estimator Job Description:

The Estimator will be responsible for developing detailed cost estimates including experience with conceptual estimating for both negotiated and hard bids.

Estimator Responsibilities:

• Participate in the preparation of conceptual cost models, budgets and feasibility models based on historical cost data and/or subcontractor input as appropriate
• Identify and report problems or deficiencies to the Project Manager
• Analyze project program, design, costs, and subcontractor input; provide comparisons, cost-saving, and value engineering options
• Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in heavy civil industry projects
• Must have the ability to explain details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
• Provide estimating review support to the development team
• Prepare project cost estimates from the client’s RFQ documents and drawings and any other information learned during the pre-bid showing
• Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager, and client with regards to cost estimating activities

Estimator Qualifications:

• Background in Architecture and/or Commercial Building Construction.
• Knowledgeable in construction and estimating software as well as windows applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in roles of increasing responsibility in commercial construction industry.
• Position requires a clean driving record and valid driver’s license.