Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Estimator

The selected candidate will expedite timely, accurate cost budgets for projects in a standardized CSI format utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor/vendor proposals and methods discussed with management. Obtain, distribute, and manage plans or specifications as directed by supervisor for proposed projects. Accurately prepare detailed cost estimates of all aspects of a proposed project including but not limited to quantity take off, detailed cost estimate, line item and subcontractor summary by division. Review and defend the summarized budget with supervisor. Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programs and templates. Adjust unit prices in the system as the market adjusts the prices. Verify existing conditions of vacancies and incorporate found conditions into budget and estimates.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates of all aspects of a proposed construction project including but not limited to quantity take off, detailed cost estimate, line item and subcontractor summary by division.
• Work with various departments to establish a scope of work.
• Expedite timely, accurate project cost budgets utilizing historical data, unit pricing, subcontractor/vendor proposals and methods as discussed with management.
• Obtain, distribute, and manage plans or specifications as directed by supervisor for proposed projects.
• Review the summarized budget with supervisor.
• Maintain all unit prices and keep current in estimating programs and templates.
• Adjust unit prices in the system as the market adjusts the prices.
• Verify existing conditions of vacancies and incorporate found conditions into budget and estimates.

Qualifications

• Construction or other Construction Related Degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of commercial estimating experience required, preferably with a general contractor or developer.
• Analytical and problem-solving mentality
• Team players, self-motivated, gets along well with supervisors, peers and subordinates.
• Capability to plan, prioritize and multitask with meticulous attention to detail within time constraints.
• Strong and effective written and verbal skills.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Annually

Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.