What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Blane Casey Contractors?
Blane Casey Contractors is looking for an experienced project estimator to join our team. A successful candidate will be responsible for estimating a variety of types of projects including, but not limited to, educational, industrial, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use and much more! They should work well independently and as part of a team, be detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Chase leads and find projects to bid
- Send bid invitations based on specifications and drawings
- Manage users and subcontractors in company directory
- Direct the development of material and labor takeoffs for self-performed work
- Gather subcontract pricing
- Establish the baseline budget and schedule for the project
- Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
- Identify cost savings opportunities
- Provide cost analysis for change orders
- Analyze project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Evaluate project proposals and provide feedback to stakeholders
- Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for discrepancies
- Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies
- Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
- Assist with design coordination and VE items
- Willing to jump in and perform other duties as needed
Educations/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or similar field
In depth knowledge of the commercial construction industry.
2-5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects
Fluency in Microsoft office software required
Procore experience a plus
Valid Driver’s license
Benefits
Competitive wages
Tiered PTO
Paid Holiday
Company Paid Long & Short-Term Disability
HSA Match up to $500
Health insurance 50/50 split for employee only
401K Retirement Plan with up to 3.5% Match
Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
Bonus opportunities