Organization Name: Carl A. Nelson & Company

Job Department: Estimator

Reports to: VP of Operations

Job Location: Burlington, IA or Cedar Falls, IA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Develop cost estimates for construction projects as required. This includes conceptual cost estimates, schematic design cost estimates, design development cost estimates, and construction document cost estimates.

Job Functions:

· Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid

· Execute take-offs of construction documents

· Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing

· Analyze alternate means and methods to determine the most economic alternative

· Use software to compile bid

· Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, etc.

· Communicate any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items

· Assist project personnel on proposals; participate in transfer of information; assist in the preparation of work plans as requested; pricing of change impacts as required

Other Functions:

· Order bid-bonds and performance and payment bonds as needed

· May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needs

· Upload estimates to job cost

· Evaluate and enter production units for job cost

· Maintain cost/production data and historical costs in estimating database

• Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings

· Excellent knowledge of computer software programs used in estimating

· Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities

· Excellent organizational skills

· Strong English verbal and written communication skills.

· General knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records.

· Strong mathematical and computer skills

· Working knowledge of basic functions of spreadsheet software.

• Ability to understand written documents
• Ability to understand and follow flowcharts

· Ability to communicating effectively in verbally or in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience including the ability to explain complex systems in simple terms

• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Ability to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team

• Managing one's own time

· Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands

· Perform repetitive work according to set procedures

· Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions

· Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities

· Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

· Prioritize assignments and complete work in a timely manner

· Work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction

· Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action. Identifying problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Adjust own actions in relation to others' actions
• Review own work for accuracy

Work Environment:

• Generally Indoors, Environmentally Controlled, some work involving visiting prospective job sites may not be environmentally controlled and may contain a variety of hazards
• Variable deadlines
• Frequent contact with others including external and internal customers and vendors through; e-mail, face-to-face discussions, letters and memos and telephone
• Will at times have to deal with conflict situations
• Accuracy of work is critical
• Frequent interruptions
• Fluctuating workload
• Repetitive tasks
• Working individually or with group or team
• May require some overtime subject to Company policies

• Desktop computers
• Office Equipment, copiers, scanners, etc.
• Navigate Large Screen Monitor

• Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Bluebeam
• iSqFt
• Sage Estimating/Job Cost/Project Management
• On Screen Takeoff

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate), formal College education in related subjects preferred or equivalent related work experience

2 -5 years of estimating experience preferably in industrial, educational, medical and/or commercial buildings.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Hours of Work may fluctuate depending on the needs and workload. Some overtime may be required based on Company policy.

· Sitting – up to 8 hours

· Standing – variable

· Repetitive Motions

· Lifting up to 40lbs.

· Walking and Climbing Stairs

· Reaching with hands and arms

· Stooping, bending, kneeling and

· Use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office or other equipment or machines

· Normal or corrected normal vision and hearing

· Clear speech

· Extensive use of computer keyboards and screens