What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Commercial Drywall position at Northedge, LLC?
Estimator-Commercial Drywall
Northedge, LLC is a commercial metal stud and drywall contractor servicing North Carolina and Virginia. We are looking to expand our team by hiring an experienced commercial estimator. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in commercial construction, specifically specializing in metal framing and drywall. This position will be heavily focused on hospitals, private commercial, higher education facilities and mixed use.
The position of Estimator is responsible for reviewing project documents prior to bid completing quantity take-offs and preliminary engineering designs, estimating labor hours for various phases of project construction, developing budget pricing for upcoming projects, communicating with internal construction superintendents to develop firm fixed price estimates for competitively bid projects and developing and maintaining relationships with external consulting engineers and owners.
What You Will Be Doing
- Engage in pre-construction efforts for scope of work.
- Produce complete and detailed estimates for many different project and contract types, each requiring unique attention to details and extensive communication with the project teams.
- Create proposals with detailed specific clarifications, inclusions and exclusions.
- Attending pre-bid walks
- Read and interpret bid documents, construction plans, schedules and specifications.
- Provide constructability comments and creative construction alternatives. Attend architect and owner meetings for review of costs and ideas to bring projects in on budget.
- Handle multiple project estimates on tight deadlines.
- Maintaining updated database of cost information (historical cost analysis of labor and equipment rates)
- Providing mentorship to estimating staff and interns
What You Need for this Position
3 years of relevant estimating experience on commercial drywall projects and:
- Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Construction Management, or related)
- Ability to build budgets and schedule of values with input from the Project Manager
- A successful track record bidding and winning ground up and renovation projects
- Working knowledge of The Estimating Edge or equivalent
- Prior experience with midsize to large commercial projects
- Ability to read architectural/structural plans and specs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
NOTE: Bachelor's Degree requirement can be waived with enough relevant work experience.
What's In It for You
- Salary (based on experience)
- PTO/Sick Leave
- Group Health Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Coverage
- Opportunities for advancement
- Travel Reimbursements
If you are an Estimator with Commercial Drywall experience, please apply today!
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rural Hall, NC 27045: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $62,400