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Job Description
Job Description
Senior Estimator
ENR Top 400 Construction Company
St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL
100,000 to $140,000 quarterly bonus
Our client, an ENR Top 400 construction firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Preconstruction Services Department in St. Louis, MO or Highland, IL. This person will be responsible for providing conceptual and final estimates for our nationwide projects while attaining an appropriate profit margin. The ideal candidate will have a solid history in a similar position with documented successes.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Our client's estimators are vital contributors to our business. Estimators perform valuable, important work and through exposure to many, different projects learn many facets of the construction field. The work is fast paced – estimators work on 10 to 15 projects per year.
Most of their projects are design-build giving our estimators the opportunity to apply problem solving and team building skills. Since we work all across the United States, our estimators gain exposure to different construction methods, local conditions and practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide strategy with project team to determine proposal approach.
- Read and interpret project request for proposal documents and preliminary plans to determine detailed and comprehensive quantity surveys
- Obtain accurate take off and pricing for all materials, labor and equipment
- Perform conceptual estimating from preliminary project parameters
- Prepare project cost analysis including all material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs
- Understand timelines and applicable project deadlines
- Maintain current information on products, vendors, subcontractors and government requirements
- Participate in preconstruction meetings
- Travel to project sites to investigate field conditions and meet with local trade contractors
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of those sought to perform this job successfully.
This position is eligible for our competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) and company paid holidays. Only fully qualified candidates should apply. No phone calls, direct mailings or drop-in inquiries allowed. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action M / F / Vet / Disability.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
