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PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR

Bancroft Construction Company

Job Description

Job Description

If you take initiative, enjoy working in collaborative environments, and are committed to excellence, we would love to meet you. At Bancroft, we look for people who are driven to succeed, humble in their approach, and skilled at building strong relationships. We believe great teams are made up of motivated, collaborative, and emotionally intelligent individuals who work with dedication and enthusiasm, remain open to learning, value others' contributions, and communicate thoughtfully. Together, we strive to create meaningful impact in support of our mission: We Build to Serve Communities & Better Lives .

Bancroft Construction is looking for a full-time Estimator.

This position is responsible for evaluating specifications and drawings and successfully estimating the cost of the project. The Estimator will work closely with internal and external project management teams to ensure the success of the project.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides estimating services which include conceptual, schematic, design development & construction-level estimates.
  • Acquires competitive bid work.
  • Performs Preconstruction Services.
  • Develops and/or understands the full parameters of the project scope.
  • Performs bidding and estimating project lead tasks.
  • Achieves consensus (with customers and/or Bancroft Operations) relative to the project scope.
  • Fosters positive relationships with internal and external customers, sub-contractors, and design professionals.
  • Assists in the development of owner contracts as required.
  • Assists in value engineering.
  • Executes the buyout process for successful lump sum bids.
  • Negotiates pricing.
  • Supports Marketing and Business Development in the acquisition of negotiated work.

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of estimating processes, technology, and related software
  • Thorough understanding of trades, scopes, timelines, scheduling/sequencing of work
  • Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with Subcontractors
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task projects simultaneously.

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum five years of commercial construction estimating experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
  • Conceptual estimating experience.

Salary Range:

Starting salary is based on relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

We Provide:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Medical Benefits * (No Waiting Period)
  • Dental/Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave and Supplemental Insurances
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training, Professional Development, and Education Opportunities
  • Employee Appreciation Programs
  • Voluntary Long-Term Care Insurance

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations:
Bancroft does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our job postings, website, or to any Bancroft employee. Bancroft will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Bancroft and processed accordingly.

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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