What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Quandel Enterprises LLC?
About Us:
Quandel Construction Company is currently looking for an Estimator to join our team! This role will work with our Pre-construction/Estimating department.
Quandel Enterprises, LLC is a comprehensive construction, construction management, and project development company in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide support in healthcare, higher education, K-12 schools, environmental, and industrial market segments. Quandel makes a constant commitment to maintaining a team of experts throughout our organization and we stand firmly behind our core purpose: Lead. Make a Difference. Build a Better Future.
We value our culture and the ability to offer career growth opportunities so that team members can grow and develop their career with us. We LISTEN to each other, COLLABORATE as one team and COMMUNICATE with transparency in order to EXECUTE successfully. We offer a safe, flexible environment. Working with Quandel means you will have a successful career that you can be proud of.
What You Will Do:
Our Estimators are responsible for reviewing drawings to understand project scope, performing accurate quantity and cost estimating based upon the design stage. They provide detailed scoping through study of drawings and specifications, while working with the Chief Estimator to develop pricing.
In this role you will communicate and work directly with subcontractors, seek out bid solicitations, and perform post-bid follow-up in a disciplined effort to achieve long term price advantage in the marketplace. You will also be responsible for performing evaluations on documents to determine constructability issues and value engineering opportunities.
What You Bring:
- Around 3 year of estimating experience with exposure to construction management practices is preferred.
- General knowledge of construction costs and principles.
- Experience working in one, or any combination, of the following is preferred but not required.
- Certificate, Associates or BS in Construction Management or equivalent construction related experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Solid computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office software (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Knowledge of estimating software preferred, but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Why Quandel?
As leaders in the industry, we offer team members a generous benefits package, top pay, career advancement, and an autonomous culture fostered by integrity and transparency. Working for us means a rewarding career where you will make a difference with our customers, our subcontractors, our suppliers, and our communities.
Team members at Quandel enjoy 4 weeks of PTO, 8 paid holidays, a 401K with company match, and a flexible work environment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed. While performing the essential functions of this position, must regularly see, speak, and hear; frequently stand; walk; occasionally kneel and stoop; use hands to manipulate, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
