What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Construction Estimator position at Charles + Charles Group?
If working for a team of dynamic professionals that create award-winning projects for some of the world’s most successful companies sounds exciting, this could be the right opportunity. Voted a Great Place to Work for 15 years in a row, this company provides a culture of excellence that fosters unlimited growth. Our client is seeking a dynamic Estimator looking for a company where they can learn, grow, and contribute to extraordinary client service.
What you’ll do:
As an Estimator, you’ll be responsible for bidding and estimating while outlining subcontractor scope. You will provide accurate estimates and assist the company in securing profitable work to meet its goals. Additionally, you’ll maintain a qualified database of subcontractors to ensure competitiveness in bidding and uphold project quality standards. In this role, you will collaborate across project, marketing, and preconstruction teams to meet your responsibilities while receiving the mentorship and challenges needed for career growth.
Why Them?
Along with industry-standard benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, they offer performance-based bonuses, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and no-interest loans to qualified employees. The company has been recognized as a 2023 "Top Workplace" in the USA and has consistently been named a Best Place to Work by local Business Journals. Their culture of excellence has earned over 200 industry awards, and they prioritize promoting from within—80% of their Executive Leadership began their careers at entry-level positions.
Essential Functions
- Prepare time, cost and labor estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFPs
- Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for upcoming projects
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and providing scope sheets for purchasing
- Maintain bid log of documents, preparing detailed sub-contractor scope of work, and extensive follow-up (bid administration)
- Develop subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids
- Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits
- Participate in the interview process as required by some projects for award
- Maintain qualified subcontractor list
- Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors
- Identify potential project risks
- Engage with marketing department and other team members during the proposal/bidding process by reviewing RFPs, bid documents, and comparing company costs to estimate project costs
- Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, owners and project team
Qualified Candidates Will Possess The Following
- BS/BA in Engineering or Construction Management recommended but not required
- Minimum of 4 years of experience estimating/managing commercial construction projects required
- Knowledge of architecture, engineering and construction
- Strong ability to analyze project drawings, specifications and RFPs
- Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive/deadline environment
Preferred Candidates Will Also Possess The Following Skills
- High proficiency with On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam Revu, & Microsoft Office software (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Project, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to perform turnover meetings and close out reviews including cost analyses
- Strong Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical experience preferred but not required.
