Commercial Construction Estimator

Responsibilities:

· Providing accurate, detailed and complete estimates during all design phases (conceptual, schematic, design development and final).

· Reviewing and maintaining knowledge of plans and specifications.

· Soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractors and vendors.

· Performing quantity takeoffs using company’s computer systems.

· Writing detailed bid packages for all trades.

· Preparing comparisons between current and previous budgets.

· Preparing the estimate for presentation to the architect and owner.

· Maintaining consistent and professional correspondence with all client representatives, designers, subcontractors, vendors, co‐workers, etc.

· Working with the project team, Owner’s representatives, and all necessary parties (i.e. subcontractors, vendors, architect, engineers, building officials) to manage changes in scope as they occur and insure accurate estimates.

· Building relationships with all levels of construction professionals.

· Attending industry events and representing Sheridan Construction in a professional manner.

· Keeping current on the latest estimating technology and techniques.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering related field.

· Five to seven years of commercial construction estimating experience.

· Computer skills and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word).

· Knowledge / willingness to learn Sage Estimating, OnScreen Takeoff and iSqFt.

· Solid interpersonal and communications skills.

· Successful organizational capabilities, dynamic work ethic and highly meticulous.

· Good judgment and a history of prioritizing tasks and initiatives effectively according to business obligations

· Strong sense of urgency

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial construction estimating: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Macon, GA 31201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person