Estimator Commercial construction General Contractor

• Full-time

The Estimator’s primary role will be preparing cost estimates by analyzing proposals and bid requirements, while meeting submission deadlines. This is an opportunity to be exposed to construction management’s many facets.

What you’ll be responsible for –

Attend project pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs

Perform pre-construction evaluation of drawings, bid packages and possible value engineering options by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents

Perform take-off of plans for budgeting and estimating

Correspond with clients and subcontractors

Assemble professional proposals and bid documents

Establish standardized marketing and bidding documents for distribution to potential clients

The ability to meet deadlines and produce budgets and estimates under extreme time constraints

Effectively communicate bid requirements to subcontractors

Occasional research, development and/or interpretation of data with little supervision or instruction

What you’ll need -

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum of (2) years’ experience and internship in General Contracting or Construction Management preferred with a Commercial General Contractor

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project

Proficiency in scheduling software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Professional and courteous demeanor and ability to interact with clients

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.