Estimator

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work , is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The ERS Estimator engages with R&M regional offices and their Estimators/Project Teams to establish relationships and create fluidity and efficiency in our contributions to the overall company. This position works to best capture potential divisional sales, perform takeoffs, estimates/submittals and secure the sale and order for proposals. This position coordinates ordering, delivery, change orders and invoicing of the orders. Constant communication with the customer and follow-up is key.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Coordinate ordering of materials, in conformance with the project schedule
• Prepare clear, properly formatted, detailed take-offs/quantity surveys
• Coordinate ordering of materials, in conformance with the project schedule
• Handle RFI’s, as needed
• Coordinate the tracking & delivery of materials
• Ensure that all work scope items for assigned trade packages are covered in project estimates
• Secure Order from client
• Coordinate submittals – Prep, delivery, approval and resubmittal, if required
• Coordinate and issue bid request to vendors - Ensure adequate bid coverage for each trade package; make calls and follow-up
• Develop relationships with Corporate and Division Offices estimating teams and project teams
• Develop relationships with target outside organizations with this sales area of our business
• Appropriately address questions to architects/engineers for clarification
• Assist with preparation and assembly of proposal letter
• Ensure smooth receipt of order by the jobsite (delivery, schedule, quantity, damage issues, etc.)
• Coordinate document and scope requirements; distribute plans, specifications and all other pertinent contract documents to vendors in order to receive properly prepared quotations.
• Fully analyze/scope vendor bids - Verify proper and complete scope of work
• Participate actively in R&M performance standards evaluations; demonstrate awareness of self-development needs; strive to achieve goals
• Participate in training opportunities (R&M Training for Excellence, other)
• Visit ongoing projects to increase knowledge of construction methods

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Four-year college degree in related field (building science, construction management, civil engineering) or 2 years related experience.
• Field work and preconstruction estimating preferred
• Proficient with blueprint reading, document interpretation for all design disciplines
• Wide range of construction product knowledge
• Proficient with estimating techniques for applicable CI divisions
• Demonstrate effective use of technology with estimating related computer software (On-Screen Take-Off, Building Connected, Excel, BlueBeam)
• Ability to speak effectively with subcontractors, architects/engineers, clients and all employees

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.