What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator II position at Weitz?
Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.
The Weitz Company is currently accepting applications for an Estimator II to be located in Des Moines, IA.
The Estimator II supports the estimating team by preparing complete portions of an estimate for construction projects. Duties include quantity surveying, pricing, bid solicitation, working within the estimating system, compiling cost history and preparing systems comparisons. Typically, the Estimator II reports to the most senior estimator in the assigned business location.
Candidates must have previous industrial construction estimating experience.
What You'll Do :
- Read and analyze technical plans and specifications and assist team by including those requirements in the estimate.
- Produce reliable, complete, consistent, well-documented and timely quantity surveys of items as directed.
- Generate design development estimates, providing quantities and components based on incomplete plans and specifications.
- Assist in the development of complete project quantities based upon schematic level plans and elevations.
- Conduct organized sub and vendor solicitation as directed. Accurately communicate the required scope of work. Ensure complete trade coverage is obtained and advise project lead of potential solicitation shortfalls.
- Assist in the preparation of bid-day spreadsheets and detailed proposal tabulation sheets (Bid Tickets), including any custom client cost breakdown / schedule of values.
- Review trade proposals and scope letters as received to identify gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
- Prepare the final estimate for rollover to the job cost accounting system, adjusted to meet project team's needs for cost management.
- Prepare cost analysis reports including detailed backup for price savings. Be alert to value analysis opportunities throughout the estimating process.
- Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures
- Other duties and projects as assigned
- Business travel will be required
What We're Looking For :
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.
Experience : Two years of estimating responsibility or significant field experience is required for this position.
What We Offer :
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.
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