Estimator - Construction Subcontractor

CW Construction is a locally-owned business with a family approach to everyone who works with us. Do your customers regularly compliment you on your proactive communication throughout the bidding process? Do you have a natural ability to spot risks and find solutions on complex construction projects? If so you may be a great fit to serve with us as Estimator, ensuring every bid you create is complete, clear, meets all of the client’s needs, and makes everyone else’s job easier.
Leverages curiosity, customer service, expertise, and innovation to understand the ins and outs of proposal requests by reviewing construction documents and drawings, scope of work, job walks, and discussions with the client.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers throughout the bidding process.
Prepares estimates on large and complex projects by calculating a complete quantity takeoff of the scope of work, and assures estimates are accurate and in line with customer needs, expected unit cost history, and profit margins.
Prepares detailed proposal specifications and schedule, and coordinates concept drawings that accurately portray the scope of work and requirements of the project for presentation to the owner.
Uses knowledge, strong attention to detail and follow-up skills to solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors, and organizes, review and completes detailed scopes of work and cost comparisons for each.
Effectively prioritizes projects, needs, and work requests.
Maintains files of documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on unit prices from suppliers.
Acts with integrity and in a manner that shows support for the company, its values, and its employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting and exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
Exhibits ongoing commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
estimating techniques, regulatory compliance, and cost control processes.
Ability to do moderate math equations, understand financial concepts, and interpret computerized cost data and systems, engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and other construction documents.
Ability to work independently while also possessing a strong team orientation, positive attitude, and excellent customer service skills.
Proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project.
Knowledge of B2W Estimate and AGTEK software.
BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field or CCP/CEP Certification in lieu of degree.

Estimators spend a lot of time in an office environment, sitting and standing for extended periods of time and pushing/pulling/lifting boxes and items 25-30 pounds. Estimators must also continually visit clients and construction sites, including the ability to walk for extended periods on uneven ground, climb ladders, and maneuver obstacles.
Indoor and outdoor work, including changing office temperatures, and exposure to variant weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions.
All employment decisions at CW Construction LLC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources via email at View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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