Construction Estimator

Description

• Confidently review costs both internally and externally for client satisfaction and ultimate goal of successful award of the project.
• Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, labor, and transportation for estimations.
• Qualify all trade partner/vendor bids and level costs as deemed necessary for complete scope of work.
• 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.
• Develop and publish complete bid packages for all trade partners/vendors including scopes of work, alternates, allowances, breakouts, etc.
• Analyze how long it will take for completion of the project.
• Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.
• Participate in professional organizations focused on contractors and subcontractors such as Associated Builders and Contractors.
• Assist with mentoring and leadership development of interns, coordinators and assistant estimators.
• Lead estimating efforts for traditional Design-bid-build projects including hard bids and GC and Fees, etc.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Preferred BS Degree in Building Construction Management or similar major.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites
• At least ten years of experience in the commercial construction industry
• The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing.
• The ability to manage more than 2 projects at one time and have an ambitious approach to balancing workload in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Demonstrate expanding knowledge of construction details.
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.
• Experience frequently estimating projects up to $15M in size in sectors like healthcare, financial, and light industrial with larger projects estimated occasionally
• Proficient in project estimation software, MS Office, and blueprint reading
• Able to travel as needed to participate in pre-bid site visits, training, seminars, task team meetings, etc.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• Possess good self-organizational and management skills and strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage time well
• Knowledge of estimating/managing commercial construction projects

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance