COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION JUNIOR ESTIMATOR 

ABOUT US:

Full-service Atlanta based general contractor seeks a Construction Junior Estimator to assist with estimating. The Junior Estimator supports delivery of properly organized estimates, budgets and schedules. Our client portfolio includes higher education task orders, historic restorations, multi-family, senior living, municipal facilities, tenant build outs, and community amenities. 

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Construction Junior Estimator will be responsible for accurate quantity surveys, preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes, quote analysis, and estimating the cost of self-perform work. The Junior Estimator will be a self-starter and work efficiently with some supervision. The Junior Estimator must be able to meet critical deadlines and have the ability to work as part of a team. Other duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Fill out prequalification packages 

• Maintain project lists and vendor database 

• Print plans and specs and create estimate notebooks 

• Obtain sub and vendor quotes 

• Perform quantity take off 

• Assist with schedules and estimates as needed 

• Write/create proposal documents as needed 

• Attend site visits and pre-bid meetings 

• Prepare detailed, comprehensive subcontractor and vendor work scopes 

• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations 

• Analyze and compare subcontractor and vendor quotations. Liaise with subcontractors and vendors for clarification of issues and scope 

• Present and promote work product and findings to senior and executive management 

• Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors

• Enters all relevant information into database 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Our ideal candidate will be supportive in a team environment; think “big picture" and take into account long term implications while constantly analyzing ways to improve performance and product 

• Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Management, Engineering or similar technical training/experience 

• One to three years’ construction estimating related experience 

• Excellent computer skills, including proficient in Microsoft Office 

• Knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, design-build and GMP processes 

• Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work 

• Ability to read drawings, modification designs, technical documents and other engineering deliverables to accurately estimate the total cost of projects 

• Extreme attention to detail, highly analytical with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines 

• Strong follow-up skills and ability to organize timelines

• Strong technical and non-technical written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively 

• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast paced environment 

• Self-motivated, able to work independently to complete recurring tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify quality solutions. 

• Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications and plans for all trades

• Drug Free (will be tested) 

• Pre-employment background check