Estimator – Commercial Construction

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan

The Commercial Construction Estimator will be responsible for providing complete estimates for bids on commercial construction projects for HVAC/Sheet Metal and Plumbing.

• Review all construction documents including Instructions To Bidders, Bid Forms and Scope of Work
• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure coverage on all scopes of work
• Distribute plans, specifications, and addenda to subcontractors and vendors via company ftp website and/or email
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits which may result in travel time on occasions
• Work as part of a team to coordinate scope of work between in-house trades (Sheet Metal, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Electrical, Steel, Millwrights) as required
• Take-off all equipment and material for trade specific scope of work utilizing the Trimble Autobid computerized estimating system.
• Enter all material, labor, sub pricing, vendor pricing, equipment rentals and other costs into bid summary a day or two before bid due date
• Review all take-off and pricing for completeness on all self-performed work
• Review in detail subcontractor and vendor quotations for full compliance with the plans and specifications
• Develop rough draft scope of work for proposals
• Upon project award, assist in procurement of subs, equipment and materials
• Enter estimate into job cost control program and participate in turnover/transition meetings with the operations team
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 5 years’ experience in commercial construction and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years’ Estimating and Pre-Construction experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and efficiency in computer/network based estimating software (i.e. Autobid, Quote Soft, TSI, Estimation, Fast Pipe or equivalent)
• A solid and thorough understanding of P& and flow diagrams
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam software
• Knowledge of means and methods in construction for the piping trades including shop fabrication
• Experience in providing budgets, value management ideas, construction schedules, and manpower projections
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available to work assigned schedules

• Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Position will require visits to construction and industrial work sites

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines. Site visits will require walking through existing buildings, industrial plants and/or on-going construction sites. This will involve stairs and at times ladders on multiple floors/levels.

• May require infrequent travel

• AAS or BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other related discipline
• Experience with MS Project or other scheduling software
• Prior military experience

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Commercial Construction estimator

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