What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Estimator position at Thomas Construction Group?
About Thomas
Thomas Construction Group is an innovative, full-service general contractor achieving 100% client satisfaction and specializing in early design phase construction management for building corporate commercial, healthcare, senior living, multi-family, and continuing care facilities.
Role Purpose
As an Assistant Estimator you are responsible for providing support on project estimates, bid deliverables, quantity takeoffs, and constructability reviews. This is an entry-level role to provide overall support to our Estimating Department.
Responsibilities
- Perform quantity takeoffs for all construction divisions.
- Prepare timely quantitative and cost (materials and labor) estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFP's.
- Understand contract language, commitments, consumer expectations, and scope of project.
- Conduct call campaigns to create subcontractor participation for all projects.
- Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions and constructability issues.
- Distribute and coordinate plans, specifications, information, policies, ensuring each requirement is managed or covered appropriately.
- Select and manage subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as a project develops while comparing to historical pricing and/or internal evaluation.
- Develop scope sheets for bid leveling.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction from an accredited university, preferred; a combination of on-the-job experience and/or formal education may be substituted for the degree.
- 1-3 years' commercial construction project estimating experience.
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), Takeoff Software (On Screen or similar), Estimating Software (Timberline, Destini or similar) and BlueBeam.
Why Thomas?
- Health Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Continuing Education
- Personal Growth & Development
- 401(k)
- Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Cell Phone Allowance
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Monthly Social Outings