Project Estimator

Description

• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Bidding and Budgeting: Assist in preparing bids, creating preliminary budgets, and maintaining project cost records.
• Data Analysis: Review project plans, blueprints, and specifications to understand project scope and identify cost factors.
• Communicate and converse to exchange information
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior estimators, project managers, engineers, and vendors to gather information and clarify project details.
• Quantity Takeoffs: Perform quantity takeoffs to determine the amount of materials, labor, and equipment needed for a project.
• Cost Research: Collect, analyze, and input pricing data for materials, labor, and equipment from vendors and subcontractors.
• Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Requirements

• Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight, if required
• Attention to Detail: Precision in calculating costs, as a small miss can significantly impact overall expenses.
• Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex information and data to determine project costs and constructability.
• Communication: Strong skills for collaborating with team members and liaising with vendors.
• Technical Proficiency: Competency in using estimation software and interpreting technical documents.
• Math Skills: Excellent ability to calculate costs for materials, labor, and equipment.
• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs. (computer, files, etc.)
• Must have reliable transportation
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Software Proficiency: Utilize cost analysis and estimating software to calculate and track project costs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment with or without accommodations.

Benefits

• Professional office environment
• Flexible working hours are M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm (alternate schedule may apply).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance