Job Summary: Provide estimating services during preconstruction from projects $20M+. Supports the preconstruction managers, senior estimators, or project managers as assigned on all types of building contracts.
Job Description:- Gather, calculate, and compile data and information from quantity surveys, plans and specifications to use in preparing an overall estimate or portion of an estimate under general supervision
- Review project specifications, drawings, attend pre-con meetings, to understand scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Responsible for advanced quantity surveys and quantification of select subcontractor trades
- Prepare scopes of work with suppliers and subcontractors for review by pre-construction or project managers
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity reports, etc., into unit and man-hour figures
- Analyze and post subcontractor quotes
- Maintain Budget Status log
- Analyze value engineering
- Collect and prepare historical cost analysis
- Foster positive internal relationships with project teams safety, operations, and accounting
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with owner, architect, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Attend meetings as directed with architect and/or owner to gather and disseminate information regarding projects
Education/Experience:- A Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or similar major is required
- Minimum of three years of vertical building and/or estimating experience. Previous field experience essential to the position
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions and trade practices
- Excellent oral and written skills required
- Excellent computer skills, knowledge of CostOS, On-Screen Take-off, and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs
- Knowledge of Asta (scheduling software)
Compensation:- Pay Type: Salary
- Pay Range: $85,000 to $100,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience.
- Other Compensation: Bonus commensurate with individual performance, company performance, and experience.
Benefits:- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Life and AD&D Insurance (company paid) and Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance (employee paid)
- Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
- Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee paid)
