Remote Estimator- Construction

Travel: None
Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. Baker Water is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Civil Estimator to play a key role in the successful planning and execution of our wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), water reclamation facilities, and comprehensive treatment systems, with a significant emphasis on leveraging self-perform capabilities. Preferred work locations are Cincinnati, OH, Knoxville, TN, Louisville, KY, and Gainesville, FL, but the position is eligible for remote or hybrid work within the Eastern/Midwest US.
The Estimator will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

Enters quantities into appropriate software program for pricing
Provides initial data for entry into Commence software
Provides Contracts Department with applicable specifications documents to identify insurance requirements
Identifies, contacts, and creates relationships with vendors/suppliers in order to assess vendor/supplier capabilities for specific project
Analyzes and scopes vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity
Based on analysis, proactively works to persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing
Creates baseline job duration Determines what special equipment might be job specific
Includes proposal language that allows for reductions of 50% when job is 50% complete; also attempts to get language that allows for final retentions when 60 days of completion of Baker work

reviews with Operations for productivity/manpower, etc.
Collects data on lost jobs to monitor competition and market
Tracks project until awarded
Contacts Chief Estimator/Estimating Manager when award is made
Sets-up transition meeting for Project Manager
Copies pricing, quotes, pertinent proposal information for Project Manager
Prepares rough schedule for job duration including cash flow and man-hour requirements
Sets meeting time for Project Manager and Project Manager's invitees
Conveys understanding of low-qualified vendors/subs and commitments to subs and General Contractor's
Provides overview of job and proposal to Project Manager and operations support
Communicates General Contractor's/owner's schedule and needs with field supervision
Reviews potential operations alternatives
Assists project team in receiving approval within 60 days of submittals
Bachelor's degree in construction management, accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years' related experience; Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Estimating software (such as Timberline, UScost, WinEst)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.