Construction Estimator

Established in 1903, Conlon Construction Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Conlon offers numerous contracting options to service clients’ needs throughout the United States, including Pre-Construction Services, General Construction, Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Historic Preservation, and Store Fixturing. Our diverse portfolio and long-term client history make us a sought-after employer. Conlon is committed to creating and fostering long-term relationships with our employees and the communities in which we live and work.

The Construction Estimator is responsible for the daily management, coordination and completion of specific tasks associated with the preconstruction phase of building projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the bid process including ordering of bid documents, prepare invitations for bid, collect subcontractor responses, work on bid templates, complete bid bond application and review subcontractor proposals for completeness
• Analyze drawings and specifications as well as understand contractual terms and conditions to compile accurate cost data for construction estimates
• Attend pre-bid meetings, interact with customers, and visit jobsites to obtain data for specialized scopes of work
• Identify scope of work, perform takeoffs, and generate detailed estimates in an accurate but timely matter for unit priced, lump sum, and negotiated project opportunities
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to secure quotations; analyze and coordinate to ensure contract compliance and best fit/value
• Review bids with senior management, prepare proposal with detailed scope & clarifications
• Breakdown estimate & develop detailed budgets for acquired projects
• Prepare milestone project schedule using Microsoft Project
• Prepare project schedule of values
• Ability to compare budgets vs. actual costs, analyze data and utilize for future estimates
• Responsible for providing the communication, coordination, and follow-up necessary to meet the project goals and objective
• Provides ongoing project information and project reviews to team/client
• Ensures scope of work, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood by all project participants, including clients
• Perform routine clerical duties such as setting up new files, maintaining department files, reproducing documents, drawings, etc., for inclusion in bid proposals
  
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients and stakeholders associated with each construction project
  

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in Construction Project Management & Estimating
• Valid driver license and willingness to travel

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or related field (preferred)

Conlon Construction Co. offers the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance 
  
• 401K with Company Match
  
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
  

Conlon Construction Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all employment offers are contingent upon results of a post offer drug screen and driving record check.