Construction Estimator

Overview

Estimate construction project costs and coordinate with stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• vendor procurement
• take-offs
• cost monitoring
• data analysis
• client consultation

Tasks

-Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors -Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates -Procure vendors and contractors for current and future projects. -Create take-offs and matrixes for the projects -Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors -Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures -Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work -Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates -Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction team to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues -Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products

Requirements

• procore
• excel
• negotiation
• leadership
• communication
• construction

What You Bring

-Experience working on both commercial and residential new ground up and complex renovation projects within the construction industry -Excellent interpersonal communication skills -Effective communication, written and verbal -Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction industry -Understanding of market labor, and commodity conditions and impacts on construction costs -High standard of ethics, integrity and trust -Excellent analytical and negotiation skills -Ability to interpret and read construction drawings and blue prints -Proficient in Microsoft-Excel, Word, Microsoft, and Procore -Strong ability to self motivate and work without supervision -Strong math skills -Knowledge of contracts, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, shop drawings, schedules, labor agreements and local codes -Experience with construction contracts and negotiation -Able to work as a team leader to motivate in a high energy and sense of urgency environment.

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About Hickory Construction, Inc.

-Over decades it grew into a respected general contractor focused on industrial, commercial and public works projects. -Projects span custom homes, renovations, new commercial buildings and public infrastructure. -Key milestones include its first commercial job in 1980, expansion in the 1990s, and leadership transition in 2015. -With bonding capacity around $100 million, Hickory tackles both large public works and bespoke residential commissions. -Typical services include high‑end homebuilding, office construction, renovation and public sector contracts. -Standout facts: founder Burke is a lifelong craftsman and Eagle Scout; current president Ben is an avid beekeeper and adventurer.

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