What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at AKRA Builders, Inc.?
If you are an Estimator with 3-10 years of estimating experience in commercial/industrial building construction, we need you! Come work alongside other construction professionals in a fast-paced and exciting work environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to the growth and expansion of our progressive company and benefit from career advancement with senior-level management opportunities.
May consider a flexible work location for the right candidate.
Considered Applicants will possess the following attributes and perform the following duties:
- 3-10 years of Estimating experience in Commercial/Industrial building construction
- Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Prepare accurate job estimates, quantity and material take-offs, preliminary project schedules, value engineering analysis, and feasibility studies
- Assist with historical cost tracking and database management
- Ability to manage estimating duties on multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously
- Be responsible for final assembly of estimates for proposals
- Work with Project Management team to develop project strategy during the preconstruction phase
- Review and interpret drawings/specifications for constructability concerns and value-added suggestions
- Conceptual estimating capabilities
- Identify, establish relationships with, call upon and solicit bids from subcontracting community
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals and prepare bid comparison spreadsheets
- Assist the Business Development team with the preparation of proposals and participate in team presentations
- General knowledge of commercial building construction practices
- Aid project management and field management with change order pricing and evaluation
- Assist with document control during the preconstruction phase
- Team-oriented individual with a positive attitude and continual desire for learning
Preferred Consideration is given to:
- Self-motivated candidates with strong work ethic, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and computer skills
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or other related fields
- Experience with Sage, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Procore and Office Suite a plus
- Experience with project management and/or field management exposure
- Experience with Design-Build delivery method
- Experience with Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
AKRA Builders is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer a full benefits package including but not limited to discretionary bonus pool/profit sharing, 401K, health, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, along with a flexible and fun work environment. AKRA Builders maintains a strong commitment to a drug free workplace.
Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $50