Stratus is a national leader in retail construction management headquartered in providing curb-to-curb, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling construction services. We are currently seeking to add an experienced Construction Estimator to our team of professionals!
Job Summary: The Construction Estimator accurately estimates projects by gathering qualified bids, reviewing blueprints, specifications, and related documents, and creating a market competitive cost position.
Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:
- Supportive & Friendly Culture
- Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401k with Employer Contribution
- Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
- Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
- Per diems available when traveling
Responsibilities:
- Analyze drawings, specifications, supplier quotations, engineering standards, and other information to provide material take-offs and accurate, market competitive cost estimates.
- Work in Microsoft Office, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, RS Means, and Contractor Blue Book programs
- Create and compile detailed, accurate cost estimates
- Obtain, organize, and analyze multiple subcontractor quotes across varying trades by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiating price nationally.
- Collaborate with Operations on operational strategy and ensure alignment with cost position
- Ability to scope and estimate small and large-scale one-off projects and programs.
- Plot and route programs in mapping software systems such as Route4Me, etc.
- Consult with project managers, vendors, and other departmental personnel to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Meet with clients and communicate in a professional and knowledgeable manner
- Host job walks and attend site visits.
- Support continued development of subcontractor data base.
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Expert knowledge and ability to work with Microsoft Excel
- Driven, dependable, self-managed individual with focused attention to detail
- Degree in construction related field a plus
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a commercial Construction Estimator
- Retail/Restaurant TI experience preferred
- Programmatic rollout experience preferred
- Merchandising & fixture experience preferred
- Knowledge & understanding of the RFP Bid process
- Knowledge & understanding of the CSI divisions
- Existing vendor & subcontractor relationships a plus