Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

We are looking for this candidate to be in the Las Vegas area with experience estimating commercial construction projects. We offer a full benefit package with 401k match, vacation/sick leave.

General Manager - Las Vegas NV office

Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications, knowledge of construction practice, and profitability goals. Serve as a consultant for business development and project management teams.

• Review construction project plans, requirements, drawings and specifications
• Visit the site; gather comprehensive information on access to the site and the availability of services as well as surface topography and drainage
• Compile and analyze data on all of the factors that can influence costs
• Communicate with clients and analyze their requirements
• Complete quantity survey (take-off)
• Prepare accurate and thorough estimates and associated information for bid in a timely manner
• Maintain current documentation and data according to company standards
• Participate in presentations for both project delivery and business development purposes
• Generate RFIs to clarify bid documents
• Determine scope of work in contract documents, select and invite subcontractors to bid on project

• Actively solicit and pre-qualify subcontractor partnerships
• Use information available and background knowledge to assemble complete list of competent bidders to solicit bids from
• Coordinate blueprint/drawing distribution to subcontractors and obtain bids
• Qualify subcontract proposals. Analyze and mitigate potential risk.

• Interview and select winning subcontractors
• Buy out the job and write subcontracts
• Prepare certain information for the in house pre-construction meeting
• Review forecast reports and give input to the PM
• Remain a member of the team throughout the project and assist the PM with subcontractors
• Gather historical cost data as the job progresses
• Contribute to positive customer, subcontractor and vendor relationships through fair, equitable, and open dealing.

• Avoiding errors and recognizing errors made by others.
• Demonstrating a willingness to acquire additional skills and taking the initiative to do so.
• Procedural improvement recommendations.

Demonstrate willingness and initiative to acquire additional technical skills.

Demonstrate behavior and attitude that is courteous, professional, and helpful

2 years successful track record in commercial and/or retail estimating for a general contractor.

• Cooperative and able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented.
• Excellent customer service skills and initiative.
• Travel often required to attend pre-job meetings, visit potential job sites and meet with owners and other members of the project team.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to interpret all levels of drawings from the conceptual through the construction phase of design, narratives, outlines and specifications.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.

This position will require the employee to visit jobsites. The individual must be able to physically navigate a jobsite that is pre-construction and/or under construction.