Estimator - Construction Projects (Commercial)

This is an In-Office position, not hybrid or remote

REDCOM Design & Construction LLC is a Construction Management firm that is seeking a full time Project Estimator to join our team. This role combines a unique skillset of communication, critical thinking, and construction knowledge to achieve successful bidding, budgeting, and pre-construction responsibilities. This person will be working with our Estimating department and will be working very closely with Sales, Architects, Engineers, and Project Management teams.

Responsibilities include:

 Estimate new projects including:

• Understand a project’s scope and deliverables
• Create Requests for Proposals (RFP’s)
•  Perform quantity takeoffs and assign internal costs
• Data-driven and unit price knowledgeable
• Qualify and level subcontractor and vendor proposals
•  In-depth analysis and  negotiations with subcontractors and vendors
• Write technical proposals and present them to clients with Sales team
• Collaborate with the Project Management team in active project purchasing for jobs awarded·
• Develop working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Collect and organize data and track changes, pay attention to details

• Adhere to company processes and policies
• Survey conditions of renovation projects and existing sites

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in construction management, finance, accounting, or other related field preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience required
• Conceptual estimating (design-build) experience a plus
• Bid-build estimating experience a plus
• Ability to perform on-screen takeoff and anticipate missing items
• Ability to handle multiple projects at any given time
• Ability to work in a team or independently after being given instruction
•  Very organized
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong math and writing skills
• Comfortable communicating with subcontractors, vendors, and/or clients
• Driver’s License
• Able to walk construction jobsites