Construction Estimator I​/Sr​/Chief

AK110
Anchorage Corporate Office
110 W 38th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

The Construction Estimator position requires robust analytical and budgeting skills and is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for projects by gathering information and analyzing important metrics. The Estimator should assess the best prices for a project given the relevant variables and collect and evaluate construction costs with a final goal of producing a budget or a contract bid. They provide knowledge of costs and benefits that support profitable business decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in the construction and environmental remediation industry, strong relationship-building skills, excellent planning and management skills, and the ability to prioritize and lead others. The estimator partners with the Project Manager to ensure the project is a success from proposal through completion.

The salary range for this position is dependent on the level:

• Level I: $86,189-$106,012 per year
• Level Senior: $99,720-$123,652 per year
• Level Chief: $124,117-$155,766 per year

This position comes with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% match, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays.

This position will be posted for 5 days or until filled. This position is Telecommute eligible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – All Levels (including but not limited to)

• Be familiar with all of the project plans, specifications, addenda, bulletins, etc., that constitute the proposal or costing documents in order to prepare estimates.
• Perform estimates at conceptual/schematic design to bid documents, as well as research subcontractors, suppliers, and new or improved construction materials to ensure estimates are prepared with the most competitive products and pricing available.
• Travel to job sites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors in order to prepare estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for select trades. Identify and quantify cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Interact with clients, architects, engineers, and local jurisdictions to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs, etc.
• Analyze worker means and methods to recommend solutions, such as improving production or implementing procedures where practical on a project to be more cost-effective and profitable.
• Itemize scopes of work and definable features per trade to prepare bid packages. Develop subcontract interest per trade and assist in the request for proposal process.
• Proficiency with online plan rooms such as iSqFt or other similar online subcontract solicitation tools is required.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure the project is properly manned to meet project costs, schedules, and budgets. Properly turns over bid documents and sub-buyout information to Project Management.
• Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure an understanding of the scope of the job.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, adhering to company standards for training, safety, security, quality control, environmental compliance, and industrial relations.
• Additional duties may include assisting in the management of a project, review of subcontractor and material submittals, assisting in the review of shop drawings for key materials, finalization of as-builts, turnover, and walk-throughs for equipment and material.

Level Specific Responsibilities (may include but not limited to)

Level - I

• Execute takeoff in multiple CSI divisions (i.e., mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Level
- Senior

• Execute takeoff in all CSI divisions (i.e., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, etc.)

Level
- Chief

• Execute takeoff in all CSI divisions (i.e., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, etc.)
• Technical mentoring

Minimum Qualifications

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