Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Opening 03/14/2024 - Open until filled

Pay Range - $60,000 - $90,000

• Ability to review construction design plans and identify scope of work items with cost implications.
• Ability to lead the estimating process from inception to turnover, including takeoffs, RFIs, client interaction, and gaps in scope of work.
• Prepare and maintain RFI logs in Procore.
• Assist Senior Project Estimator.
• Assist with the creation of preliminary preconstruction schedules.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and progress meetings as designated.
• Ensure requirements of contracts and scopes of work are met.
• Communicate with subcontractors regarding preconstruction and reviewed project scopes of work prior to final bid.
• Solicit, review, and compile subcontractor estimates per Proset Construction SOPs.
• Evaluate scope of work.
• Help with maintaining owner, subcontractor, and client relationships.

• 4‑year Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management.
• 2‑5 years Commercial Construction Pre‑Construction experience with ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience, working knowledge, and thorough comprehension with Construction Design and Plans.
• Experience and working knowledge with scheduling software (CPM).
• OSHA 10/30 Certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business management skills required.

• Estimating standards & procedures.
• Estimate set‑up and organization.
• Subcontractor bid pricing review and comprehension.
• Ability to write, review and edit cost narratives.
• Ability to review accurate take‑offs and estimates from conceptual and schematic drawings.
• Ability to review, understand, and accurately price construction specifications and complete scope of work.
• Excellent research skills necessary.
• Ability to manage time, organize, and utilize all available resources to meet strict deadlines and achieve expected goals.
• Must be detail oriented, self‑starter and able to function in high‑stress situations.
• Proficiency in MS Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of project management software (Procore a plus).
• Knowledge of Blue Beam preferred.
• Knowledge of estimating software (SAGE Estimating a plus).

• Must be able to assist in moving, lifting, carrying, storing or transporting materials and equipment (must lift 50 lbs or more).
• Must be able to assist all areas of the project/job site in all types of weather; includes stooping, bending, climbing, pushing, crawling or stretching.
• Must be flexible with travel requirements (determined per position and location of project).
• Must be available to address delays, emergencies, bad weather and other site issues when Project Manager and/or Superintendent are not available.

• 401(k) with employer match, Health Reimbursement Plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Cellular phone reimbursement (if applicable).