4 Jobs in Norman, OK
SERVPRO of Downtown Oklahoma City, Midtown is Hiring a Construction estimator Near Norman, OK
Job Description
We have a sincere drive toward the goal of helping make fire and water damage Like it never even happened !
Summary
The Construction Estimator is responsible for managing a wide range of functions necessary to successfully obtain, bid, and price construction projects. They are responsible for ensuring an accurate scope of work is created, delivering a consistent and complete estimate, and maintaining a high quality of service in all dealings with customers, clients, and resource providers involved in construction services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Establish customer relationship for construction services
- Educate customer on the construction process
- Work with customers to understand desired upgrades/changes
- Ensure that estimates meet client requirements
- Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project
- Create an accurate sketch and initial scope of work for construction projects
- Deliver a consistent and well-defined initial estimate
- Recognize project constraints and/or needed upgrades
- Work with Construction Manager to price bid items, if needed
- Identify and document finalized project scope of work
- Work with outside resources as necessary to complete accurate estimate (i.e., Structural Engineers, ITEL, Electrical Inspectors, etc.)
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates
- Deliver and communicate estimate to Construction Manager
Education and Experience Requirements
- BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field preferred
- 2 years previous construction estimating and/or insurance adjusting experience
- Superb customer service
- Effective written and oral communication
- Proficient use of Xactimate estimating software
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Team Player
Job Summary
Full Time
$73k-93k (estimate)
06/21/2024
07/08/2024
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Quotes from people on Construction Estimator job description and responsibilities
Analyze the costs and prepare estimates on construction projects.
03/30/2022: Lansing, MI
Keep track of the project’s budget, from start to finish.
03/04/2022: Hopkinsville, KY
Perform estimation preparation, determine project feasibility, provide a comprehensive budget estimate and verify budget conformance.
02/17/2022: Clearwater, FL
Draws up, estimates and determines the overall costs of a new or existing construction project.
03/05/2022: Huntington, WV
Compile a list of materials necessary for construction and calculate estimated costs.
02/01/2022: Portsmouth, OH
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Construction Estimator jobs
One to five years of construction administration, architecture, engineering or similar experience.
01/28/2022: Greenville, SC
Knowledge of how things are built at the fundamental level, experience with construction management preferred.
02/09/2022: San Jose, CA
Extensive experience with Xactimate, RS Means, Microsoft Excel and Word, on-screen takeoff software and other construction estimating software.
02/17/2022: Rochester, MN
Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) would be an asset but not required.
03/27/2022: Austin, TX
Demonstrable experience as a construction estimator.
03/24/2022: Savannah, GA
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