COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Job Opening 03/14/2024 - Open until filled

Pay Range - $60,000 - $90,000

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to review construction design plans and identify scope of work items with cost implications.
• Ability to lead the estimating process from inception to turnover to include takeoffs, RFI’s, client interaction, and gaps in scope of work.
• Prepare and maintain RFI logs in Procore.
• Assists Senior Project Estimator.
• Assists with the creation of preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and progress meetings as designated.
• Ensure requirements of contracts and scopes of work are met.
• Communication with subcontractors regarding preconstruction and reviewed project scopes of work prior to final bid.
• Solicits, review, and compile subcontractor estimates per Proset Construction SOPs.
• Evaluate scope of work.
• Helps with maintaining owner, subcontractor, and client relationships.

Qualifications:

• 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
• 2-5 Years Commercial Construction Pre-Construction experience with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience, working knowledge, and thorough comprehension with Construction Design and Plans.
• Experience and working knowledge with scheduling software. (CPM)
• OSHA 10/30 Certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and business management skills are required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Estimating standards & procedures.
• Estimate set-up and organization
• Subcontractor bid pricing review and comprehension.
• Ability to write, review and edit cost narratives.
• Ability to review accurate take-offs and estimate from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Ability to review, understand, and accurately price construction specifications and complete scope of work.
• Excellent research skills are necessary.
• Ability to manage time, organize and utilize all available resources to meet strict deadlines and achieve expected goals.
• Must be detailed oriented, self-starter and have ability to function in high-stress situations.
• Proficiency in MS Suite especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of project management software (Procore a plus)
• Knowledge of Blue Beam is preferred.
• Knowledge of estimating software (SAGE Estimating a plus)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist in moving, lifting, carrying, storing or transporting materials and equipment (must be able to lift 50 lbs or more).
• Must be able to assist all areas of the project/job site in all types of weather; which may include stooping, bending, climbing, pushing, crawling or stretching.
• Must be flexible with travel requirements (determined per position and location of project)
• Must be available to address delays, emergencies, bad weather and other relatable issues at the job site when Project Manager and/or Superintendent are not available.

Company Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match, Health Reimbursement Plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Cellular phone reimbursement (if applicable)