Evans General Contractors, LLC is a national/international design-build general contracting and construction management firm. Evans seeks to hire an experienced professional to join its management team as an experienced Estimator. For additional information about Evans you can visit our website: www.evansgeneralcontractors.com.

Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of complete and accurate estimates on Design/Build projects. In addition, the Estimator is responsible for preparing the proposal package, which includes preliminary schedule, clarifications, comprehensive estimates and quantity survey, among other project-specific documents. As a key role in our organization, the Estimator is expected to build effective relationships with team members, external customers, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design-build, conceptual and plans/specs estimating
• Analyze project specifications, including but not limited to sketches, blueprints and sample layouts, to determine estimated costs and pricing
• Prepare quantity take-offs and estimate the costs of materials, labor, and equipment required to meet the provisions of the contract
• Solicit and review quotes from vendors, suppliers and subcontractors
• Assisting operations with subcontractor procurement
• Work with the operations team throughout the preconstruction process in reviewing plans, specifications and general project requirements
• Detailed knowledge of pricing and costs for materials, labor, subcontractors and equipment for all trade disciplines
• Ability to manage multiple preconstruction projects
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
• Lead and coordinate design team on awarded projects including thorough drawing review
• Builds effective relationships with architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients
• Review awarded projects and compare cost on a timely basis to as-sold estimates to confirm accuracy of estimate
• Performs other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 3-7 years of experience as an estimator for a General Contractor or subcontractor; experience in Manufacturing
• Proficient with Onscreen Takeoff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Detail-oriented, with strong organization skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a strong work ethic

Evans General Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer