Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
5-8 years of experience in estimating roles
Thorough understanding of project budgeting and cost tracking
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to analyze and prepare detailed cost estimates
Responsibilities
Represent the company in client meetings as a competent estimator
Prepare project bids and select vendors/subcontractors
Develop strategies to enhance bid competitiveness
Lead hand-off meetings for project management coordination
Review and approve purchase orders initiated by Lead Estimators
Track costs using Viewpoint for productivity insights
Conduct preconstruction activities for design build projects
Benefits
Participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Professional growth and development opportunities
On-the-job coaching and valuable project experiences
Work within an award-winning, employee-owned company
Engage with a passionate team dedicated to building quality projects
Full Job Description
Description
Your Day to Day
Represent Jacobsen as an experienced, professional and fully competent estimator, may meet with potential clients.
Prepare estimates for use in project bids and vendor/subcontractor selection
Develop winning strategies for bid edges, favors, coverage, etc.
Lead hand-off meetings to project management
Review and approve SWO and/or POs initiated by Lead Estimators
Track costs in Viewpoint to understand productivity and actual costs on similar type projects
Lead preconstruction on design build projects, conceptual estimating, working with design team to manage budgets
Review progress documents and understand costs associated with logistics of the project, ie., crane requirements, earthwork retention systems, etc.
Review soils report to understand recommendations and impacts to construction costs, ie., dewatering requirements, soil type and layback requirements, type of soils, ground improvements, etc.
Participate and assist in value engineering / cost saving measures
Prepare general conditions and review with Project Executive
Perform all other duties as assigned.
How You Contribute
Build trusted relationships with coworkers, clients and sub contractors and suppliers that reflect and support Jacobsen's vision, mission and formula for success.
Perform thorough, detailed and accurate analysis.
Prepare proposals and budgets based on minimal information, following established standards and in the time frame and format required
Ensure project budgets are maintained by closely reviewing progress documents
Track costs in Viewpoint or other project budgeting systems
Communicate effectively in written and verbal communications to ensure understanding of estimates in the bid process, with project managers and with vendors/sub-contractors.
Be able to accept constructive criticism and deal effectively with high-stress situations.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Construction, Building Science or other equivalent program
Five to eight years of substantially similar experience
