Construction Estimator, Junior Estimator, Estimator Project Engineer

Construction Estimator for Commercial Construction

Our client is looking for someone to join the estimation team for this Commercial Construction company.  It's an 80+ year old local company with a great reputation  and work - life balance! If you have these qualifications, we'd love to speak to you about the newest position available.  

Qualifications

Knowledgeable in construction methods and practices, including pricing, equipment, and labor costs:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field prefer some estimation experience. 

· 1-4 years of experience working as a Construction Estimator or a previous estimation experience in a construction field. 

· Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

· Experience with Procore or other estimating software takeoff tools, ex Estimator 360, Buildxact, Sage,

· Experience with Microsoft Excel or similar software.

· Ability to create reports on cost data.

· Experience with understanding construction drawings and requirements.

  Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills

Responsibilities

· Analyze drawings, construction documents, specifications, and project requirements to understand and identify project requirements

• Accurately estimate construction project costs, including materials, labor, and equipment

· Assemble accurate and well organized estimates.

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates

· Provide detailed quantity take offs.

· Assist with reviewing and evaluating sub-contractor quotations on construction projects 

· Preserve relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and clients.

· Maintain bid documents and track changes.

· Prepare pre-bid RFI’s.

· Create risk logs.

· Maintain unit cost data base.

· Distribute bid documents to sub-contractors and suppliers and monitor bid list.

· Present cost estimates and project details to management and operations personnel.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, and other team members to review and improve cost estimates

· Attend Prebid Meetings.

• Monitor project costs throughout the lifespan of the construction project to ensure compliance with budget and time constraints

· Assist with developing scopes of work.

• Review subcontractor proposals and work with subcontractors to receive competitive pricing

• Prepare and review final proposal pricing

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Manager.

Salary will be competitive, depending on experience.