Estimator- Commercial

Description

• Participates in forecast meetings and tracks budget vs. actual costs through construction
• Develop a project specific Request For Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including but not limited to, instructions to bidders, contract documents, logistics, phasing, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents
• Leads preconstruction to operations turnover meetings
• Supports Big-D’s mission and values as well as all policies and procedures
• Clearly communicates with Subcontractors schedule expectations.
• Attend and actively participate in design and other project meetings, both with the client and the A/E
• Maintain a high-level of general technical construction knowledge such as building types, building codes, building systems, LEED/sustainable design and construction, etc.
• Manage multiple projects at a time
• Defines work scope solicit and select subcontractors
• Maintains industry knowledge and awareness of current market conditions

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Knows overall SF cost of construction for different building types
• Bachelor degree in construction management or engineering
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and organizing and assembling estimates
• 2+ years’ experience as an Estimator for a commercial general contractor
• Successful in hard bidding projects, organizing scopes of work and bid evaluation
• Construction field experience preferred
• Works well in a team environment
• Excellent computer skills, typing, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Knows typical/average system costs for multiple building types, i.e. foundations, substructure, superstructure, exterior skin, roofing, interiors, etc.
• Consistently produces accurate work and has excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in presenting estimates to a client.
• Ability to identify, understand and resolve complex issues
• Understands Value Analysis process and can lead a working sessions
• Proficient in conceptual estimating through the CM Process (Program, Schematic, DD, CD, etc) working with architects and engineers in design, successful in managing the construction budget.
• Knows unit costs of different construction materials and labor
• Understands means and methods of construction.
• Understands CPM Scheduling.
• Proficient in financial risk management

Benefits

• 401k with Match
• Employer Contribution into an HSA
• PTO & Holidays
• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance