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Estimator

CG Schmidt
CG Schmidt Salary
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids, and proposals.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope work.
  • Maintains trust with internal clients, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Maintain skills for software tools and technology utilized in position and within department.
  • Assist with cost control set up and develop a cost control log.
  • Create comparison reports.
  • Assist with making phone calls, securing bids, and run copies of proposals and documents as needed.
  • Requests quotations, organizes, reviews, and logs quotes received.
  • Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including accurate and current information on prices from suppliers.
  • Attend design meetings, take notes, and report back to the team.
  • Assist in developing detailed scope clarification sheets to help internal and external clients understand the estimate in full detail.
  • Develops preliminary project schedules to aid in the estimating process.
  • Follows the preconstruction process in place every time.
  • Competency in the take-off and estimating tools that are used.
  • CGS Ambassador, by engaging in CGS committees, events, etc.
  • Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.
  • Support other department personnel as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Advanced math, computer, and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques, and cost controls.
  • Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
  • Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from start to finish, including sequence/phasing of work.
  • Strong team player and communicator.
  • Construction field experience a plus but not required.

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