Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Thomas Construction Group is an innovative, full-service general contractor achieving 100% client satisfaction and specializing in early design phase construction management for building corporate commercial, healthcare, senior living, multi-family, and continuing care facilities.

Reports to - Preconstruction Manager

We are looking for an entry level Estimator to join our Estimating team! As a Estimator you are responsible for providing project estimates, evaluating bid specifications, drawings, and communicating to appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful bids and project wins.

• Prepare timely quantitative and cost (materials and labor) estimates for construction projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications and RFP's.
• Understand contract language, commitments, consumer expectations, and scope of project.
• Consult with architects, subcontractors, and material suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates, effective cost reductions and constructability issues.
• Distribute and coordinate plans, specifications, information, policies, ensuring each requirement is managed or covered appropriately.
• Select and manage subcontractors throughout the preconstruction process.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, track actual costs relative to bids as a project develops while comparing to historical pricing and/or internal evaluation.
• Develop scope sheets for bid leveling.
• Act as the liaison between all contracted parties in a project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Building Construction from an accredited university, preferred; a combination of on-the-job experience and/or formal education may be substituted for the degree.
• 5+ plus years' commercial construction project estimating experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), Estimating Software (Timberline, Destini or similar) and Blue Beam.