Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

The estimator will be responsible for generating take-offs, cost estimates create pricing and proposals in support of the Company’s standards / objectives. They will be able to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-pace environment where priorities change rapidly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Very important: Ability to do take offs and estimates off conceptual designs without a full set of drawings.

·       Familiarity with the Design/Build concept is a plus. Do not apply if you do not have at least five years of Design/Build estimating experience.

·       Read and understand plans and specifications.

·       Explore documentation in order to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements.

·       Developing estimates and bids for construction projects.

·       Completing take-offs to gather information for bids.

·       Understanding and navigating building codes.

·       Reviewing sites and gathering information for estimates for work on existing buildings.

·       Designing solutions for customer’s problems.

·       Operating Procore to develop bids and estimates, and other project related documents.

·       Consults with project team (Project Manager, Superintendent, etc.) for review of constructability issues, logistics, schedule durations, general conditions, and other associated risks and ensures all costs are represented in bid and/or proposal.

·       Tracks and orders plans for potential projects to bid.

·       Attends pre-bid and/or pre-proposal meetings and prepares appropriate questions for owner or design professional to clarify bid/contract documents and/or proposal questions.

·       Prepares subcontractor and supplier lists with aid of Senior Project Manager.

·       Ensures proper project documentation and records are kept

·       Aids Admin in the management of the procurement process, including labor, equipment, and the issuance of material purchase orders, and subcontracts.

·       Meet and follow up with prospective clients and owners.

·       Aid Field Operation Team in proper use of Procore.

·       Aid Admin in ensuring Jobs are setup in Procore.

·       Aid in the identification of need for additional cost codes.

·       Identify and implement process improvement where improvement can be made.

Skills & Qualifications

·       Proficient with scheduling software, Office and CAD applications.

·       Proficient with taking and uploading digital photographs.

·       Ability to interpret and build according to drawings, specifications and other documents.

·       Outstanding organizational skills.

·       High School Graduate or higher.

·       Effective written and spoken communication in English.

·       Dependability/Reliability/Trustworthy.

·       Awareness of importance of confidentiality.

·       Must have valid driver’s license.

·       Must be able to work in United States.

·       Must pass a background check.

·       Job Type: Full – Time