Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Join Horst Construction as a Senior Estimator and apply your analytical skills to lead a team of Estimators to calculate accurate pricing on competitive bid and design/build and negotiated projects.

As a crucial part of Horst Construction's Estimating team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and proficiency:

• Review project plans, specification and contract documents.
• Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
• Define scope of work for various trades to include any self-perform portions of the project.
• Contribute value engineering options.
• Review scope from take off of documents and various proposals to determine completeness and best price.
• Collaborate with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy, and buyout.
• Prepare subcontractor/supplier bid list.

As team leader and lead estimator you'll be expected to perform the following as it relates to your supporting teammates:

• Set up bid day procedures, assigning teammates to various tasks
• Communicate specific proposal needs and expectations.
• Establish deadlines and reporting procedures.
• Ensure proposal requirements are met in a timely fashion.
• Delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
• Review data for accuracy and best practices and provide feedback to teammates.
• Act as mentor and coach to advance the professional development of junior teammates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent experience required.
• Five to ten years of experience in Construction Estimating
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in use of current estimating software (specifically Timberline) and on-screen take-off.
• USGBC LEED (AP/BD&C) certification preferred.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents.
• Must have advanced knowledge of general trades, MEP, and civil.

Excellent Competitive Benefits!

Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.

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