Estimator II

Overview

Creates and manages detailed construction cost estimates and bid processes for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• bid preparation
• cost modeling
• takeoffs
• subcontractor management
• scope definition
• team leadership

Tasks

-Review plans and specs. Understand and apply constructability of project to the estimate format and costing. Discuss and establish bid strategies, concerns, and advantages. -Establish work scopes for subcontractors. Define major or priority subcontractors and suppliers. -Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships; facilitate bids and presentations. -Prepare bids, conceptual cost models, and budgets; perform quantitative analyses of construction documents and project program requirements for projects assigned. -Complete pricing and quantify take-offs for scopes of work and assigned bids. Review pricing and take-offs prior to pre-bids. Set up bid spreadsheets. -Attend pre-construction proposals. -Prepare documents for bid day including owner bid docs, insurance/bonding, schedules, timeframes, etc. -Prepare back-up documentation. -Create and organize scope comparisons of subcontractor and vendor bids. -Correspond with design teams and engineers during the bid process. -Coach, mentor, and train team members. -Review plans and specs. Assemble accurate general conditions costs. -Provide team leadership for assigned project bid closings. -Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture. -Attend and participate in industry and subcontractor events. -Solicit suppliers for bids. -Monitor field production to establish data base pricing. Quantify bid take-offs. -Participate in the buyout process. -Build and facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants. -Provide leadership to create and nurture a collaborative environment and team member engagement. -Monitor coverage and solicit new subcontractors. Develop existing subcontractor relationships. -Make recommendations about the selection of subcontractors upon notice of award. -Provide technical guidance on constructability, schedule, phasing, and staffing. -Participate in activities to attract, develop, and retain team members. Provide input for staffing decisions. -Collaborate with Senior Estimators to set goals in assigned area for percentage of award, accuracy of takeoffs, completeness of scopes, coverage, etc. -Identify and recommend functional procedure and policy changes.

Requirements

• construction degree
• 6+ years
• microsoft office
• estimating software
• project schedules
• analytical

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field required and 6+ years of related experience or completion of an Associate degree and 7+ years of related experience. Experience and familiarity with the A/E/C industry preferred. -Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards. -Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Excel and familiarity with estimating software. -Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under time constraints. -Strong familiarity with project schedules and durations for various types of facilities. -History of experience and proven results including: -Proficient in detailed estimate organization and take-off including being well versed in conceptual estimating/schematic estimating. -Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships. -General understanding of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the construction field. -Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. -Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays -Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement) -Health Savings Account -Employee Referral Bonus -Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance -Tuition Assistance Program

About Adolfson & Peterson Construction

-Grew steadily: opened offices across the Southwest and Mountain West during the ’80s–2000s. -Specializes in preconstruction and construction management across commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, mission critical, multifamily, municipal, recreation, and senior living sectors. -Notable projects include large tilt‑wall logistics facilities and geothermal‑powered community campuses. -Maintains an industry‑leading safety record and high operational excellence as a family‑driven company.

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