Estimator Senior/Construction

HARKINS BUILDERS ESTIMATOR

Harkins is a diversified, 100% employee owned construction management company specializing in multifamily, senior living, government, and commercial projects since 1965. As employee-owners, we are passionate about creating growth opportunities and rewarding careers for each other while building relationships and improving the lives of the people with whom we work and live. Our employee-owners receive the support they need to be successful in their careers, serve their communities, and maintain a reasonable work-life balance. Building exceptional is not just about the projects we complete, it is also about the opportunities we create, the relationships we build, and the communities we serve. Perform commercial and multi-family construction take-offs. Thorough understanding and interpretation of plans and specifications and the ability to recognize opportunities for value analysis. Ability to conceptualize and create construction budgets based on preliminary and schematic documents. Ability to estimate and control design of design build projects. Review scope and finalize construction budget for transition to Project Manager and site team. Ability to create and track a preconstruction design schedule to utilize through the preconstruction process. Apply unit costs to develop conceptual estimates. Perform site analysis, cut-to-fill studies, and geotechnical analysis. Solicit subcontractors for projects and maintain strong subcontractor relationships. Seek out and maintain local subcontractor network. Engage and work with Project Managers on all projects. Work with Owner and Architect teams to develop and finalize contract documents. Oversee assigned estimators' work, and provide coaching and mentoring to enhance personal and professional development.

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or related discipline. Experienced with Microsoft Excel (specifically for budgeting, data entry, and general use of formulas and formatting cells); Bluebeam (or other PDF reading and editing software); Microsoft Office (ie., Microsoft Teams; Procore (or similar construction management/bid management/contact database software). Experienced with Phoenix Project Management (for scheduling); Insite (or other cut-fill software for earthwork takeoffs); OnScreen Takeoff (or similar estimating software). Knowledgeable in construction industry, scheduling, contract law, contract types, and contract negotiations. Knowledgeable with regional marketplace, pricing, and subcontractor community. General understanding of financing programs (ie., and their impact on Contract Types and their potential impact overall to the project. Field experience (preferred, not required). Ability to multi-task, cope with many issues, and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Team player with ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing. The company is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, as well as to all its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Harkins offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, short & long-term disability, HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and mileage and expense reimbursement. Medical, Dental & Vision Life & Disability HSA/FSA 401k Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Profit Sharing Program Performance Bonus Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Mileage and Expense Reimbursement Phone Allowance Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Jury Duty Pay Bereavement Pay Training Programs & Seminars Wellness Programs Health Fair Workers' Compensation Membership with Associated Builders & Contractors Association and other Professional Organizations Product Discounts with GE and other vendors Employee Award and Recognition Programs Discounts on Financial Planning Tower Federal Credit Union Membership