Construction Estimator

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To develop relationships with our subcontracting community as required to support our business bidding and development efforts. The Construction Estimator position will solicit, receive, analyze and make recommendations in support of the construction department’s business objectives.

• Timely management of the bidding process inception thru completion for assigned projects – solicit, receive, spread, equalize and analyze bids for:
  • Hard Bids – GMP and Lump Sum
  • Major Change Order pricing
• Prepare scopes of work to support the estimating process.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our subcontracting community.
• Ability to fully comprehend front end documents – specs, general conditions, schedule constraints and their impacts on the project bids.
• Buyout and/or assist our Project Management team with the buyout of assigned projects.
• Assist in new subcontractor/vendor prequalification.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the latest construction materials, pricing, and trends.
• Continuously learn all aspects of the construction field including systems, procedures, means and methods, computer programs, management techniques, code changes, etc.
• Ability to ensure quality and timely work output, prioritizing tasks and meeting assigned deadlines.

• Knowledgeable in construction management processes, including estimating, bidding, purchasing, subcontractor negotiations, and design/construction technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in industrial and commercial estimating
• Excellent communication skills, detail orientation, and a customer service approach are essential.