What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Masis Professional Group?
A well-established construction firm is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the team. This role involves estimating a variety of projects, including educational, industrial, commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and more. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, able to work independently and within a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue leads for potential projects to bid.
- Distribute bid invitations based on project specifications and drawings.
- Manage subcontractors and users within the company directory.
- Develop material and labor takeoffs for self-performed work.
- Obtain and analyze subcontractor pricing.
- Establish baseline budgets and project schedules.
- Organize and maintain a centralized cost-estimating database.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide cost analyses for change orders.
- Evaluate project proposals and offer feedback to stakeholders.
- Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Compare estimated costs to actual project costs to identify discrepancies.
- Recommend improvements to cost-estimating procedures.
- Identify cost trends to support cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
- Assist with design coordination and value engineering (VE) initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience estimating commercial construction projects for a general contractor.
- Strong knowledge of the commercial construction industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with Procore is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license.
Additional Notes:
- Competitive wages with bonus opportunities.
- Tiered PTO and paid holidays.
- Company-paid long & short-term disability.
- HSA with match
- Health insurance with a 50/50 split for employee-only coverage.
- 401K retirement plan with match