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Stratus is Hiring a Remote Construction Estimator
Overview
Stratus is a national leader in retail construction management headquartered in providing curb-to-curb, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling construction services. We are currently seeking to add an experienced Construction Estimator to our team of professionals!
Job Summary: The Construction Estimator accurately estimates projects by gathering qualified bids, reviewing blueprints, specifications, and related documents, and creating a market competitive cost position.
Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:
- Supportive & Friendly Culture
- Manage national accounts for Fortune 500 companies
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Screenings
- Life Insurance
- 401k with Employer Contribution
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
- Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), and Various employee discount offerings from our Vendors
- Per diems available when traveling
Summary: Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,100 employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From signage to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze drawings, specifications, supplier quotations, engineering standards, and other information to provide material take-offs and accurate, market competitive cost estimates.
- Work in Microsoft Office, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, RS Means, and Contractor Blue Book programs
- Create and compile detailed, accurate cost estimates
- Obtain, organize, and analyze multiple subcontractor quotes across varying trades by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiating price nationally.
- Collaborate with Operations on operational strategy and ensure alignment with cost position
- Support company financial goals and objectives for profit and margin.
- Ability to scope and estimate small and large-scale one-off projects and programs.
- Plot and route programs in mapping software systems such as Route4Me, etc.
- Consult with project managers, vendors, and other departmental personnel to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Meet with clients and communicate in a professional and knowledgeable manner
- Host job walks and attend site visits.
- Support continued development of subcontractor database.
Qualifications
Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills
- Expert knowledge and ability to work with Microsoft Excel
Driven, dependable, self-managed individual with focused attention to detail
Education, experience, certifications
- Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Commercial Construction Estimator
- Retail/Restaurant TI experience is a must
- Degree in construction related field a plus
- Programmatic rollout experience a must
- Merchandising & fixture experience is a plus
- Expert knowledge & understanding of the RFP Bid process
- Expert knowledge & understanding of the CSI divisions
- Existing vendor & subcontractor relationships a plus
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Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
07/22/2022
12/27/2023
thestratusgroup.com
LAUREL, MD
50 - 100
Private
NKECHI SPRINGS
$5M - $10M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
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