What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Willmeng Construction Inc?
About Willmeng
Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to staying true to building excellence and preserving the company's high value to the clients we serve. Willmeng gives back to our community and has been recognized for a multitude of awards for project excellence and company culture including Contractor of the Year by AZRE Magazine, #1 General Contractor by Ranking Arizona, Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal.
Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects : supporting prelease transactions, maintaining our ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the "altruistic service" corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.
The Role
The Conceptual Estimator will support and work with preconstruction / business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. The Conceptual Estimator shall perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects and have knowledge of construction costs and principles while adhering to Willmeng's quality standards and client satisfaction.
What you will accomplish
- You have the ability to set conceptual budget with minimum elements - create detailed budget without going out to subs.
- You like to work within the team that includes the architect, owner, and Willmeng ops team to iterate budget as the design progresses.
- You have the ability to work without a support team; a willingness to do it all.
- You have the ability to tactfully present a budget to client and facilitate the conversations especially when no aligned.
- Ability to read a room and deliver message so can be heard by all.
- You can conceptualize a budget without reliance on subs which could change after engineers review it but be able to explain to the team why the changes were made.
- You work as a team member to do what it takes to meet each and every client deliverable.
- You multi-task, prioritize, and "Make It Happen" with multiple bids due per week.
- You are accurate and manage numerous fronts simultaneously.
- You have advanced computer skills with MS Office with proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project).
- You have knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software.
- You have knowledge construction costs and principles.
- You have knowledge working with OnScreen Take-off, Excel micros, and other estimating software.
- We require background checks.
You're inspired by our values
Compensation
Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.
Benefits
Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.
