What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at ZARRELLCO?
Job Title: Construction Estimator
Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000
Job Overview:
We are looking for a construction estimator to work in our Wilmington area office on a full time basis. We specialize in commercial construction and our projects include ground up and renovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the estimating process, putting bids together and meeting with owners
- Work with subcontractors and vendors throughout the bidding process
- Draft and define detailed scopes of work for subcontractors
- Ensure materials are priced accurately
- Demonstrate resourcefulness in negotiating favorable pricing with subcontractors, striving for cost-effective solutions.
- Accurately input all pertinent data and figures into the estimate to maintain precision and completeness.
- Adhere to standard project estimation, approval, and change control processes to ensure consistency and control.
- Identify potential issues or risks early, formulating strategies to minimize or mitigate these challenges.
- Resolve conflicts quickly and escalate issues when necessary to keep projects on schedule.
- Thoroughly understand bid requirements and clarify any uncertainties in scope to ensure clarity and avoid miscommunication.
- Proactively anticipate project challenges and minimize exclusions by thoroughly researching the project requirements ahead of bid submission.
- Perform detailed takeoffs to ensure accurate material quantities and labor projections, contributing to a precise estimate.
- Manage the buyout process for awarded projects, ensuring that all contract terms and project requirements are met.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of estimating experience at a General Contractor
- Experience bidding projects over $3M in size
- Experience with commercial construction projects
Compensation
- Annual Salary 90-130K depending on experience
- Health, dental, vision plans
- 401K Match
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
