Commercial Construction Lead Estimator

MDI Inc. General Contractors are seeking experienced Commercial Construction estimator(s) capable of preparing estimates for all types of Commercial Construction projects from ground-up, to interior finish-out. Experience with K-12, grocery stores and renovations of occupied spaces are a plus.

Responsibilities will include:

· Study and interpret plans and specifications to provide an accurate estimate.

· Negotiate and buyout subcontractor bids with input from project executives and project managers.

· Provide owners with value engineering contributions.

· Prepare information for a successful handover from estimating to project management.

· Prepare preliminary job schedule for bid purposes

· Thorough understanding of OSHA safety requirements.

· All other duties necessary to complete the estimate in the time frame given.

Qualifications include:

· Minimum of 10 years experience as a construction estimator.

· Complete knowledge of Commercial Construction means and methods.

· Ability to organize and motivate personnel.

· Possess excellent communication and leadership skills.

· Ability to foresee plan discrepancies and communicate with the architect for clarification.

· Must adhere to our company values of Safety, Compassion, Quality, Dedication and Integrity.

· Computer skills that are needed are: Excel, Outlook, Word, Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Publisher, BlueBeam, Planswift and iSqFt.