Estimator / Senior Estimator

C.G. Schmidt, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • Advanced math and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in estimating techniques and cost controls.
  • Familiarity with computerized cost data systems.
  • Ability to visualize project schedules comprehensively.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Construction field experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Review proposal specifications and drawings to define scope of work.
  • Prepare estimates by calculating scope work takeoff.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Manage and enhance skills with departmental software tools.
  • Assist in cost control setup and tracking.
  • Create and present comparison reports for analysis.
  • Organize and log quotations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Take notes during design meetings and provide feedback to the team.
  • Develop detailed clarification sheets for client understanding.
  • Compile preliminary project schedules to support estimating processes.

Benefits

  • Engagement in company committees and events as a CGS Ambassador.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skills enhancement.
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and communication.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of projects and clients.
Full Job Description
Description

Analyze and interpret project information in the assembly of budgets, bids, and proposals.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope work.
  • Maintains trust with internal clients, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Maintain skills for software tools and technology utilized in position and within department.
  • Assist with cost control set up and develop a cost control log.
  • Create comparison reports.
  • Assist with making phone calls, securing bids, and run copies of proposals and documents as needed.
  • Requests quotations, organizes, reviews, and logs quotes received.
  • Maintains files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including accurate and current information on prices from suppliers.
  • Attend design meetings, take notes, and report back to the team.
  • Assist in developing detailed scope clarification sheets to help internal and external clients understand the estimate in full detail.
  • Develops preliminary project schedules to aid in the estimating process.
  • Follows the preconstruction process in place every time.
  • Competency in the take-off and estimating tools that are used.
  • CGS Ambassador, by engaging in CGS committees, events, etc.
  • Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.
  • Support other department personnel as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Advanced math, computer, and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques, and cost controls.
  • Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
  • Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from start to finish, including sequence/phasing of work.
  • Strong team player and communicator.
  • Construction field experience a plus but not required.

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