Estimator; Steel Erection​/PEMB

About Us:

Span Construction & Engineering, Inc. is a pioneer in state-of-the-art prefab steel construction, proudly operating as a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP) in the building industry. Since our inception in 1980 we’ve fostered enduring relationships as trusted advisors with our valued clients. We are the number one builder in our field. We are dedicated to providing exceptional engineering and construction services, having successfully completed over 214 million square feet of buildings to date, with ongoing projects 24/6 throughout the year.

Setting the industry standard, we prioritize safety, quality, and integrity in all our endeavors. We are inspired, challenged, and empowered to be and give our best every day, not only because we are each exceptional at what we do, but also because we are surrounded by hungry, humble and smart people.

Estimators work within the Pre-Construction Services Team and with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to plan cost factors for building projects. Estimators analyze construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects. Estimators are responsible for ensuring that estimates are completed in a timely, professional, and competitive manner, and that they are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods.

Estimators are accountable and responsible for developing estimates that ensure maximum profitability of projects. Estimators develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, potential clients, vendors, and subcontractors while always maintaining impeccable ethical standards.

• Prioritizes safety as the utmost importance, even before production, and promotes a team culture that makes safety the primary focus for all employees at all times.
• Adheres to safety procedures in accordance with OSHA safety policies and regulations.

• Reviews plans and architectural drawings; prepares quantity take-offs on assigned projects.
• Ensures a complete review of plans and drawings. Identifies items that have been omitted and ensures appropriate accounting for such items in overall estimate package that represents the full scope of the project.
• Advises and consults with stakeholders during the design process using knowledge, contractual, program, and technical expertise.
• Is responsible for the coordination of all internal and subcontracted team members for the project during estimate phase.
• Is responsible for document control during estimate phase.
• Supports, understands, and advises clients on the projects, including their obligations in the development of building and site design.
• Generates scope sheets for all trades.
• Accurately and effectively defines the Company’s and each subcontractor’s responsibilities for each project.
• Defines expectations for all parties and identifies each party’s roles and responsibilities.
• Obtains proposals and issues contracts for design consultants.
• Reviews and works towards reducing financial risk during construction that can be addressed at the design phase.
• Communicates with clients and documents any design changes, emphasizing monetary or time impacts associated with changes.
• Investigates value engineering options and constructability reviews of plans throughout design phases.
• Reviews and processes billings for consultants and clients for services rendered during estimate phase, partnering with SPAN Administrative Assistants.

• Takes on the role of bid captain for projects; this includes taking bids, bid pricing, analyzing bid packages from clients, assembling a bid package, submitting bids, and overseeing team members…