Estimator

We are looking for this candidate to be in the Las Vegas area with experience estimating commercial construction projects. We offer a full benefit package with 401k match, vacation/sick leave.

Reports to: General Manager - Las Vegas NV office

Purpose of position:

Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications, knowledge of construction practice, and profitability goals. Serve as a consultant for business development and project management teams. Full benefit package, 401k match, vacation, sick, holiday, etc.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Project estimation and bid delivery:

• Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings and specifications

• Visit the site; gather comprehensive information on access to the site and the availability of services as well as surface topography and drainage

• Compile and analyze data on all of the factors that can influence costs

• Communicate with clients and analyze their requirements

• Complete quantity survey (take-off)

• Prepare accurate and thorough estimates and associated information for bid in a timely manner

• Maintain current documentation and data according to company standards

• Participate in presentations for both project delivery and business development purposes

• Generate RFIs to clarify bid documents

• Determine scope of work in contract documents, select and invite subcontractors to bid on project

  Subcontractor relationship management:

• Actively solicit and pre-qualify subcontractor partnerships

• Use information available and background knowledge to assemble complete list of competent bidders to solicit bids from

• Coordinate blueprint/drawing distribution to subcontractors and obtain bids

• Qualify subcontract proposals. Analyze and mitigate potential risk.

  
  

  Post project award responsibilities:

• Interview and select winning subcontractors

• Buy out the job and write subcontracts

• Prepare certain information for the in house pre-construction meeting

• Review forecast reports and give input to the PM

• Remain a member of the team throughout the project and assist the PM with subcontractors

• Gather historical cost data as the job progresses

  Contribute to positive customer, subcontractor and vendor relationships through fair, equitable, and open dealing.

  Contribute to continuous product and service improvement through:

• Avoiding errors and recognizing errors made by others.
• Demonstrating a willingness to acquire additional skills and taking the initiative to do so.
• Procedural improvement recommendations.

Demonstrate willingness and initiative to acquire additional technical skills.

Demonstrate behavior and attitude that is courteous, professional, and helpful

Experience 2 years successful track record in commercial and/or retail estimating for a general contractor.

Requirements

• Cooperative and able to work as part of a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented.

• Excellent customer service skills and initiative.

• Travel often required to attend pre-job meetings, visit potential job sites and meet with owners and other members of the project team.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

• Primebid, Timberline

• Ability to interpret all levels of drawings from the conceptual through the construction phase of design, narratives, outlines and specifications.

• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.

  
  

Physical Requirements

This position will require the employee to visit jobsites. The individual must be able to physically navigate a jobsite that is pre-construction and/or under construction.