Estimator (Construction Company)

At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.
Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested.
Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates.
Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting.
Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program.
Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information.
selecting subcontractors; Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
Utilize and assist in updating estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures.
Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
Ability to analyze and collect cost data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of estimating and CRM software.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

3 - 5 years or more of related work experience preferred
~ However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals;