Estimator - Manufacturing

Evans General Contractors, LLC is a national/international design-build general contracting and construction management firm. Evans seeks to hire an on-site, experienced professional to join its team as an experienced Estimator. For additional information about Evans you can visit our website: www.evansgeneralcontractors.com. We do not offer any remote opportunities.

Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of complete and accurate estimates on Design/Build projects. In addition, the Estimator is responsible for preparing the proposal package, which includes preliminary schedule, clarifications, comprehensive estimates and quantity survey, among other project-specific documents. As a key role in our organization, the Estimator is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design-build, conceptual and plans/specs estimating
• Analyze project specifications, including but not limited to sketches, blueprints and sample layouts, to determine estimated costs and pricing
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate the costs of materials, labor, and equipment required to meet the provisions of the contract
• Solicit and review quotes from vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting operations with subcontractor procurement
• Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans, specifications and general project requirements
• Detailed knowledge of pricing and costs for materials, labor, subcontractors and equipment for all trade disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple preconstruction projects
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
• Lead and coordinate design team on awarded projects including thorough drawing review
• Builds effective relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients
• Review awarded projects and compare cost on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate
• Performs other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 3-7 years of experience as an estimator for a General Contractor or subcontractor; experience in Manufacturing
• Proficient with Onscreen Takeoff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Detail-oriented, with strong organization skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a strong work ethic

Evans General Contractors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer.