What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Estimator position at Baker Construction?
The Estimator Role at Baker Construction
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction methods and be able to communicate effectively with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid the bidding process.
- Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates.
Duties:
- Identify and quantify construction elements.
- Enter quantities into appropriate software program for pricing.
- Provide initial data for entry into Commence software.
- Send new contracts for review.
- Identify, contact, and create relationships with vendors/suppliers.
- Analyze and scope vendors/suppliers to determine best value and project continuity.
- Persuade vendors and/or suppliers to commit to best pricing.
- Complete estimate: assemble quantities in pricing format, determine baseline job duration, and apply best value vendors/subs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans.
- 1-3 years' of construction experience preferred.
We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.
