Project Estimator, Steel

We are searching for an experienced Project Estimator to join the team of a fast growing company specializing in large steel projects.

Schedule: Full-Time/6:30am - 4:30pm

Salary: $80,000 + Depending on Experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, & VisionInsurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, 401k with matching, Tuition Reimbursement, & Paid Travel Expenses

The Estimator will be responsible for preparing detailed estimates for the project based on the construction drawings and specifications. Communicate bids and scopes of work.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a detailed estimate by completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for all items incorporated in the assigned scope.
• Prepare and assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Cost Plus, etc.)
• Lead the document management for the project, including receiving drawings and specifications, providing the proper file structure and distribution to all parties.
• Serve as liaison with subcontractors, design team (architects, engineers, consultants) and client. Point of contact for managing assigned trade subcontractors and distributing information.
• Support constructability reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market.
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
• Responsible for understanding all factors required for a comprehensive trade package scope including contract documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and methods.
• Coordinate with Operations staff and fellow estimators to ensure that General Conditions and General Requirement items are properly addressed in the estimate.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades as required; coordinate with project team to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work. Document information into Bid Recording Sheet, organize and participate in Post Bid Review.
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize subcontract scope. Make recommendations to the Project Lead for award.
• Supervise Assistant Estimators and/or Interns as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of related estimating experience with structural steel in the construction industry
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience