• Prepares construction budget by studying drawings and specifications and by identifying and projecting costs for each aspect of the work.
• Completes quantity take-offs to check pricing.
• Determines the scope of work needed and selects appropriate suppliers and subcontractors for estimate.
• Collects bids from vendors and subcontractors and negotiates price; collects qualifications and required proposal documents from subcontractors, as needed.
• Communicates with subcontractors and vendors for project scope and capacity, using standardized checklist, to ensure they have the appropriate ability and resources to complete projects within stated guidelines and requirements.
• Reviews all bids across subcontractors to ensure pricing comparisons are accurate and all missing items are recorded and accounted for
• Reviews specs and plans for scope and ensures they are complete, initiates requests for information (RFIs) as needed for accurate and competitive pricing.
• Finalizes estimate per contract with accepted alternates for awarded projects.
• Maintains strong subcontractor and supplier relations.
• Reviews historical job cost of similar past projects for labor production adjustments
• Assists pre-construction services with concept estimates, budget cost summary report, and customer proposal as needed and directed.
• Assists in project schedule development and communication of project information to superintendent.
• Works closely with project manager / regional manager / general manager to determine pricing
• Collaborates with design team to “value engineer” the project for potential cost savings
• Reviews preliminary design and suggests alternative materials and construction methods

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university plus a minimum of 3 years of experience as a construction estimator OR a minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction estimator
• Experience bidding design-build projects
• RS Means estimating experience a plus
• Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or other certification a plus
• Experience working on federal projects
• LEED certification a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong background in concrete, electrical, structural, mechanical, general trades, etc.
• Familiar with ground-up construction drawings and specifications
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in a timely manner
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability
• Capacity to handle pressure
• Ability to meet deadlines

• The job operates both in a professional office environment and at various job site locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and / or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel paperwork and to type on a keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.
• The employee must also occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
• The employee must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise in the work environment.

• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be willing to complete OSHA 30 training upon selection
• A project list must be included with your application

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