Estimator

Estimator

This position is responsible for performing estimates as assigned in a timely and accurate manner in the context of the Company's long-term goals and values.

Core Values:

• Do The Right Thing Whether someone is looking or not; be trustworthy, fair and respectful
• Focus on Excellence Continuous improvement; can-do attitude; have openness leading to better results
• Bring Value Give rather than take; move things forward; optimize for others
• Work as a Team Celebrate wins, learn from losses; work together; support one another

Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform quantity takeoffs and create detail estimate and pricing
• Check bid documents for inconsistencies and clarify with architect/engineer
• Develop a thorough understanding of appropriate specification sections
• Coordinate with appropriate subcontractors and vendors and develop a rapport
• Prepare bid packages to facilitate pricing
• Make site visits, including photographic surveys; coordinate visits with key subs
• Create and maintain scope spreadsheets for proper buyout
• Receive, evaluate, and compare sub/supplier pricing
• Participate in bid strategy
• Ensure adequate subcontractor coverage
• Project Management during design phase of a project's life cycle, including but not limited to communication with owner, attending meetings with design team, providing cost input during the design phase, leading value engineering efforts, coordinating possible changes with subs and understanding cost changes associated with scope changes.

Core Competencies:

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Creative Thinking
• Time Management
• Teamwork Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills

Required Experience & Education:

• Fundamental construction knowledge

Preferred Experience & Education:

• Degree of Higher Education
• Previous industry related estimating experience

Work Environment:

This position works in a standard office environment. This job will also require transportation and driving to various jobsites as needed to complete role responsibilities

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Regular lifting of materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must have the ability to see and read on computer screens, contracts, and other documentation with accuracy to ensure clear interpretation and attention to detail.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods, walk, use hands and arms, talk, hear, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, squat, climb, and view a computer monitor while sitting or standing for extended periods. This position utilizes endurance and the ability to walk outdoors for extended periods, including stairs and elevated structures and scaffolding.

Work Hours:

Normal "working hours" anticipated are Monday through Friday 8:00AM-5:00Pm. However, it is expected that this position may need to be available by phone, e-mail, and/or for virtual meeting participation after hours and/or before, during, and after any critical after-hour project functions and work activities.

Travel:

Limited as required

Disclaimer: This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between Landis Construction and any of its employees.