Senior Construction Estimator - Lead Bids & Growth

Estimator - General Contractor Full Time Grimes, IA, US Looking for a talented Project Estimator to join our team. We are proud to offer our team members great benefits, the opportunity to take ownership of their projects, and an environment that helps them grow both personally and professionally. If you possess the ability to have fun at work, set high goals, and work hard to achieve them, you would be a great fit as an estimator . Our team is made up of individuals of all ages and skillsets, but each has one thing in common: they are all dedicated to demonstrating Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Safety every day. If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, we invite you to apply. What We Offer Full-time salaried position with pay that rewards your experience and skillset 401k Company Matching Employer-Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Employer-Paid Life Insurance Health, Dental, and Accident insurance available Paid Time Off Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Maternity Leave Gym Reimbursement Cash Service Awards ($2,500 at 5-year anniversary, $5,000 at 10-year anniversary, etc) Company outings and events that are actually fun Cool co-workers who won't eat your food in the refrigerator Ping Pong table (and a high probability you will beat us because we're not very good) Freshly renovated office building Paid time off between Christmas and New Years Qualifications 5+ years of commercial construction experience Knowledge of construction means, methods, and techniques Ability to perform quantity take-offs and assemble an estimate Excellent organization and communication skills Positive attitude, team player, and fun to be around Sets high goals and works hard to achieve them Ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a way that helps the entire team succeed Skilled in listening, assessing issues, and has the ability to solve problems independently Ability to participate in multiple projects while staying organized and complying with deadlines Job Responsibilities Build and maintain subcontractor relations Assist with developing preliminary construction schedules Solicit bids with assistance of PM or other bid team members Prepare bid documents, bid form, bid bond, etc. Set up and maintain bid files Prepare subcontractor scope sheets Work directly with PM assigned to the bid Monitor the marketplace for bid opportunities Communicate bid opportunities to management team Perform quantity surveys Develop company-specific estimate reports Develop bid evaluation system Develop and maintain bid qualification system #J-18808-Ljbffr International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)