Estimator

Liberty Job Opportunity

Liberty is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We'll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We'll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you'll finda place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

Responsibilities

Prepares estimates and issue proposals for concrete services after reviewing design documents, drawings, specifications, and completing quantity take-offs.

Maintains strict adherence to company standards as related to estimating and project management.

Organizes and properly distributes all construction documents in a timely and professional manner.

Solicits and qualifies quotes with various vendors to obtain the most economical cost for supplies, equipment, and sub-contractor labor.

Attends de-scope meetings and reviews proposals.

Solicits work from repeat clients as well as aid in the sales effort to bring in new business.

Provides customer service and coordination throughout the duration of awarded projects for items such as scope, change orders, field coordination, progress billing, project close-out tasks, mentoring and training.

Analyzes the success of projects upon completion and identifies methods and strategies for future estimating or execution improvement.

Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Contributes to implementing standards and best practices aimed at increasing efficiency, productivity, and safety of all office and or field staff.

Participates in the preparation of detailed concrete construction schedules.

Plays a major role in pre-construction and constructability review planning activities for awarded projects as well as budgets.

Tracks and organizes schedule durations and productions on all projects to develop historical data for future use.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial construction performing cost estimation of concrete construction projects.

High degree of concrete construction knowledge and analytical skill.

Proven ability to read and understand project plans and specifications

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong time management and organizational skills

Proficiency with PC computers and software, including Microsoft Office, Sage Estimating, Digital Takeoff Programs, Bluebeam, OnScreen Takeoff, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Timberline

Advanced PC skills, specifically in a Windows environment, including collecting and analyzing data in Excel, and creating documents and preparing correspondence in Outlook and Word.

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks, with an emphasis on thoroughness, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced professional and team-oriented environment.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Liberty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Liberty will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Liberty.