Construction Estimator

Overview

Estimates and manages bids, budgets, schedules, and scope for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• scope development
• budget preparation
• bid management
• takeoffs
• schedule development
• change orders

Tasks

The estimator performs functions to marry the efforts of the Business Development team and the Design team with the Construction team. This role is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring knowledge of everything required to successfully bid and win projects. This position works closely with Business Development, Design, and Construction and sees the project through from beginning to end. -Develop scopes of work across all relevant CSI divisions in collaboration with Construction Team -Prepare final budget and contract exhibits including detailed scope inclusions/exclusions, contract allowances, contract clarifications, etc. -Manage the bid process from start to finish including pre-launch preparation, proactively seek subcontractors to bid, manage online bid/plan rooms, field questions/RFI from bidders, manage subcontractor prequalification, and prepare subcontractor evaluation/bid tabulation documents -Actively participate in project close-out processes to ensure lessons learned are incorporated into subsequent project proposals -Develop preliminary project schedules and timelines -Work with the Construction Department to resolve issues as they arise during the Construction phase -Assist Construction Team with negotiating change orders and additional work orders -Travel to project sites to meet with clients to better appreciate project specifics -Prepare conceptual budgets and complete take-offs -Travel to project sites to host pre-bid site visit opportunities with potential subcontractors and to host short-listed subcontractor interviews prior to contract award

Requirements

• excel
• ms project
• sage 300
• microsoft office
• construction degree
• estimator

What You Bring

-Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required -Intermediate knowledge of MS Project is preferred -Sage 300 and Sage Estimating experience is a plus -Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferred -Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent work experience -3+ years of experience in the construction industry as an estimator -3+ years of experience in the field or as a project manager is preferred -Must be able to travel up to 10%

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Benefits

-Vacation and paid sick time -Great pay structures -Paid holidays -Full benefits, medical, dental, vision, life and 401K -Flexible schedules

About Cambridge Companies - Design Build

-Turnkey design-build specialist with a focus on guiding clients from concept to completion. -Specializes in environmental services, waste and recycling, RNG projects, trucking centers, and transfer stations. -Undertakes new builds, renovations, retrofits, and maintenance facilities across multiple U.S. states. -Emphasizes upfront budgeting, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency.

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