Estimator/contractor

PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS OPEN POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Generate project coversheet (identify critical information)

Knowledge of blueprints (ability to read and understand)

Complete Takeoffs of all Division 10, 11, and 12 product lines

Understand Framing and Drywall Takeoffs

Solicit vendor pricing associated with all products that are on the bid.

Generate labor costs associated with installing the product(s)

Create a price matrix in Excel for Management review.

Develop final price sheet and quote for the project.

Submit pricing to meet all bid deadlines.

Work with Lead Estimator to expand vendor and subcontractor relationships.

Generate submittals and close out paperwork

Other duties as assigned

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

College Degree and/or 3-5 years field experience

1-3 years' experience in construction estimating preferred

Basic building construction knowledge preferred or experience in carpentry or drywall installation

Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Impeccable problem-solving skills

Ability to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide all manner of heavy construction, light construction, carpentry, support, demolition, revision, maintenance, repair and all manner of directed ‘other’ duties that present relative to all phases of preconstruction, construction and final detailing of a given project.

Duties can be that of constructing frames, structures, walls and complete buildings. Construction materials may be manually presented to specific work points or can be presented by forklift.

Carpenter works in parallel with the contracted entities providing construction services. This worker may be called upon to assist contractors relative to given needs, addresses small projects not contracted.

May have to receive, stack, store and potentially relocate given construction materials in order to provide given tasks or clear areas as need dictates.

The carpenter can use all manner of assistive devices in terms of buckets, hand trucks, push carts and forklift to accomplish given tasks.

Duties can also include tasks associated with weather demands, such as clearing snow, monitoring and removal of infiltrated water and moisture, and preventing water damage from rain.

This position can work alone or as part of a crew of various numbers with and without supervision, and is expected to both carry out directed tasks and to also independently sustain productivity by performing routine duties and tasks without guidance.

Successful Candidate Requirements:

5+ years of a variety of general construction-related and/or carpentry experience

PRIMARY JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS OPEN POSITION INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Award all scopes of work on a timely basis, ensuring that each scope is all-inclusive including taxes and insurance

Draft subcontracts to be thorough, complete and all-inclusive i.e. payment terms, safety policies or requirements, insurance requirements, etc.

Buy out the job and assign vendors to each product

Be a product expert on all products and services Elite provides (ongoing learning)

Assign tasks to Project Administrators

Coordinate preparation of submittals and PO’s

Prepare project budgets

Maintain current set of drawings (electronic or paper)

Track RFI’s/COR’s/Sketches – watch for cost impact

Write change orders and update Change Order Log

Attend kick off meetings with Field Supervisor, Construction Coordinator, and Estimator to discuss the job and products

Procurement of materials and track lead times

Attend job site meetings as required

Review daily reports and job meeting minutes from the Project Superintendents

Coordination with subcontractors

Order hardware required for installation

Provide Field Supervisor with installation instructions and hardware needed for all products

Provide consistent communication and follow-up with customers, vendors, and subcontractors

Analyze Cost Reports

Travel as needed; occasional overnight travel required

Leadership & Personal Qualities:

Confident, but flexible, able to multitask, think outside the box, and work in fast paced environment (not taking personal offense in challenging moments)

Ambitious, self-motivated - a ‘take action’ person who wants to prove themselves

Don’t just get the job done but do more, and make the NEXT thing happen

Develop relationships at ALL levels (from field work to clients)

Additional duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in construction [Interior building knowledge or general building construction knowledge]

Demonstrated supervisory skills

Ability to multi-task, work efficiently in high-paced environment, and have attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to read and understand architectural drawings

Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required

Experience with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Onscreen Takeoff, Adobe, etc.)

OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred

Elite Construction Resources, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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