Commercial Construction Estimator

Commercial Construction Estimator

Prepares estimates analyzing job/project/RFP requirements, technical drawings and associated specifications. Previous experience is required.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Construction estimating knowledge with the ability to interpret and analyze specifications
• Read and analyze architecture plans, design specifications and bid proposals
• General knowledge and understanding of construction
• Ability to scale measurements

Estimator Job Duties:

• Compute costs by identifying materials, purchased items, fabrication processes and time requirements using software and established rate tables per blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Work with Purchasing Department to solicit and collect material costs.
• Work with Production Department to establish fabrication rates and options for fabrication methods.
• Maintain metrics related to quality and timeliness of estimates supplied to customers
• Regularly review Job Costings to establish accuracy of estimates and estimating process.
• Solicit feedback from Production to improve estimating accuracy.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Contribute to team effort by performing duties within Production Department, as needed.
• Willingness to travel regularly to participate in site visits at potential opportunities

Education and/or Experience:

• Three to five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Cultural Requirements:

• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Well organized with excellent time management skills.
• Communicate effectively with peers, superiors and subordinates.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment.

Salary Requirements

Base Salary + commissions. Base salary is dependent on experience and Commissions are based upon awarded projects.