Opportunities for Position Location:
Key Responsibilities:
- Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with project teams to develop complete estimates.
- Perform accurate quantity "take-offs" to ensure accuracy of data used in estimates.
- Prepare conceptual budgets based on minimal information.
- Facilitate and secure subcontractor and/or supplier quotes to ensure they are compliant with the project conditions, specifications, and design parameters.
- Set-up new projects in Building Connected and generate bid packages for each definable feature of work.
- Prepare instructions to bidders, bid forms, scopes of work, and other bid solicitation information as required.
- Ensure timely completion of estimates by establishing priorities and target dates.
- Review constructability issues with the project team.
- Identify potential value engineering opportunities and suggest cost-saving alternatives without compromising project integrity or quality.
- Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Maintain cost data base by entering and backing up data.
- Communicate estimate bid information to field operations at pre-construction meetings to ensure understanding of scope of job.
- Participate in project pursuits and presentations as required.
Education and Experience Required:
- Valid driver's license and reasonable driving record.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent related work experience.
- At least two years of experience as an estimator in the construction industry. Estimating experience within the commercial, educational, or healthcare sectors is desirable.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and general profit/loss terms.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam or Adobe.
- Team player!
Full Time / Salary Range: $100k-$195k depending on experience
Benefits:
- 100% Health insurance for Employee
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental / Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness Days
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus based on company success
- Company sponsored events in the community
- Recruiting Bonuses
- Company Credit Card
- Phone Allowance
- Annual Christmas Party with Hotel
- Use of SBJ Kings Suite - Light the Beam!
