Construction Estimator

Overview

Prepare detailed trade scopes and cost estimates for commercial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• quantity surveying
• bid management
• vendor relations
• trade scoping
• compliance

Tasks

This team member will prepare detailed trade scopes and cost estimates for projects that support the strategic plan of the company. Directly supervises: Quantity Surveyors, Estimating Interns This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. -Prepared detailed estimates for all self-perform items including demolition, concrete, carpentry, openings, and specialty items installations -Develop and document detailed notes, quantity surveys, and estimating thinking for Purchasing and Construction Operations -Obtain all required bid documents and attend all pre-bid meetings -Participate in meetings with Project Management & Construction Operations -Insure all estimating activities comply with established company policies and procedures -Develop and maintain Subcontractor and Vendor relations -Assist in the maintenance of the Master Vendor list -Keep current with changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes, and working rules -Prepare detailed or conceptual estimates depending on project status and needs -Assure all estimates are accurate and reflect all project requirements -Participate in bid day activities -Prepare detailed trade scopes for all required project elements

Requirements

• 5+ yrs
• estimating software
• microsoft office
• construction b.s.
• communication
• cost estimating

What You Bring

Due to the nature of this role, local travel will be required up to 25%. Driver’s License, personal vehicle and auto insurance must remain current at levels deemed appropriate by Bandy Constructors and employees must remain in good standing for insurability purposes. Successful completion of a fingerprint background check and drug screen This is largely a sedentary role; however, some bending, stooping, and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds is required. -5+ years of estimating experience in commercial construction -Advanced organizational skills and ability to multi-task to consistently meet deadlines -Working knowledge of material unit costs, systems square foot costs, and total building square foot costs -Professionally communicate with Owners, Architects/Engineers, and Subcontract and Vendor partners with positive results; for Owners that means being viewed as someone who is a true advocate of the Owner and can be relied upon; for Architects/Engineers that means being viewed as a collaborator who is a positive influence on the team; for our project partners that means being viewed as a fair resource and contact in their attempt to secure new business -Have a complete understanding of all construction systems, cost estimating and budgeting, and delivery methods -Ability to idenfity and anticipate project obstacles, challenges, etc. and determine effective solutions -Proven ability to build relationships with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors -Have a solid understanding of how the construction industry operates in regard to sourcing, partnering, and trade subcontractor business operations. -Proficient with Estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn software programs quickly -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -B.S. / B.A. in construction related discipline or equivilant combination of technical training and construction experience. -Ability to prepare detailed estimates for projects up to $30 million -Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the profile of a Bandy Person

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-- fingerprint background check and drug screening required