Construction Cost Estimator

CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATOR | GANA-A'YOO SUPPORT SERVICES

Type of Position: Full-Time, Regular


Tier: I

Location: Charleston, SC

Schedule: TBD

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: General Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

The Construction Cost Estimator is responsible for various financial functions such as costing, estimating, budgeting, auditing, forecasting, and analysis. This position will focus on estimating costs for various projects in government contracting to include construction, scientific staffing, administrative staffing, and environmental projects.


WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Provide estimating and negotiating support with experience in the development of detailed quantity take-off and cost estimates for multi-discipline commercial construction projects.
• Utilizing the industry-standard contractor's Automated Estimating System (AES).
• Produce subcontractor bid packages, select subcontractors and suppliers based on best value, administering and overseeing subcontractor activities. Coordinate with field personnel to ensure expectations are met.
• Review subcontractor material, approved submittals and shop drawings and check construction for compliance.
• Coordinate with clients (primarily Federal Government) to ensure successful completion of projects and client satisfaction.
• Exercise good judgment in utilizing the necessary authority to properly manage and execute construction contracts.
• Assure red line (as-builts) drawings are kept up to date in the field.
• Participate in the company safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Four-year degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction or Building Science preferred, but extensive experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Minimum 5 year's experience with 4clicks / RS Means estimating software experience
• Design/Build experience is a plus
• Experience on Federal projects required.
• Must have experience working with estimating, cost control and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of field construction including systems, practices, general engineering principals and construction techniques, materials, methods and sequencing.
• Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.
• Strong work ethic with a passion to fulfill commitments.
• Sincere obligation to client satisfaction
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At GSS, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.


We treat our team members well - because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At GSS, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of your work will be performed in an indoor setting, where you will interact with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities, and abilities, located throughout the country.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

SCREEN TIME

Extensive use of computer screens and keyboards is required. The role involves working in various software applications and may require extended periods of screen time.


LIFTING & CARRYING

This position is generally active, requiring routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times.

MOBILITY

The employees will need to move around the office to attend meetings, access shared resources, and collaborate with team members.


OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

The company is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. All employees are expected to adhere to safety guidelines and report any safety concerns.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Individuals with specific accommodation needs are encouraged to discuss them with the Human Resources Department.

ABOUT GANA-A'YOO SUPPORT SERVICES

Gana-A'Yoo Limited's family of companies is an Alaska Native-Owned Village Corporation serving its more than 2,000 Native shareholders and four villages located along the Yukon River. Alaska Native Corporations are the result of the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which was signed into law in 1971. The act was intended to resolve long-standing issues surrounding aboriginal land claims, stimulate economic development throughout Alaska, as well as to settle land and financial claims.

As a historically nomadic people who relied on each other, the concept of sharing is essential in Athabascan tradition. For thousands of years, small groups would band together to share resources, helping to ensure both the success and survival of the group. In the Koyukon Athabaskan language, Gana-A'Yoo means "friends together," which is reflected in our logomark's firm arm grip and the value we place on building long-term relationships.


This was the underlying sentiment in 1978 when the shareholders of the villages of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, and Kaltag made the decision to join together as "friends" and merge into one for-profit village corporation. The company has strong social and cultural ties to its villages and is committed to meeting its economic, social, and cultural obligations to its shareholders.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GSS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.