Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Systems, our culture is built on hard work – but while enjoying ourselves in the process. Our family of construction companies prides itself on our almost 90 year history, our 100% employee ownership structure, our competitive pay and benefits… But what we pride ourselves most in is our people. We truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and that’s why we place a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry.

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Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.

• Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested
• Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
• Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
• Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
• Performs accurate, timely, and well‑organized quantity takeoffs as assigned
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self‑performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
• Utilizes estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions

• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team‑oriented environment
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles;
  Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college, university, or equivalent experience

• 1 – 3 years or more of related work experience preferred
• Responsible for own work only; will have no supervisory responsibilities

• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities.
  
  The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above‑average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak
• Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear

Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA.