What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator (Commercial) position at Catamount Constructors?
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Catamount is on a mission to be the construction partner of choice. Every day, we build the infrastructure that matters; the distribution center that ships the gift you need tomorrow, the restaurants where you celebrate life, the assisted living community where loved ones are cared for, your first apartment, the facility you seek out when you need the best medical care, and the fire stations that hold our heroes - Catamount builds communities. We are passionate employee owners and we are looking for team members who want to build their future with us.
At Catamount, we enable opportunity and growth. We invest in training and continuing education while maintaining an open door philosophy which fosters collaboration and teamwork. We work hard, but we also know when it is time to build in balance. We support each other so that when you work here, you feel the Catamount difference.
Position Overview
The Estimator’s role is crucial in securing work and building our business. Their understanding of rapidly changing conditions and relationships with area subcontractors ensures delivery of clear, concise bids tailored to the project and needs of our client. They set the operations team up for success and play a continuing role through construction.
Role & Responsibilities
In addition to offering competitive base pay, Catamount employees are eligible for additional incentives for merit/performance, project incentives, new hire referrals, and business development commissions.
Catamount is on a mission to be the construction partner of choice. Every day, we build the infrastructure that matters; the distribution center that ships the gift you need tomorrow, the restaurants where you celebrate life, the assisted living community where loved ones are cared for, your first apartment, the facility you seek out when you need the best medical care, and the fire stations that hold our heroes - Catamount builds communities. We are passionate employee owners and we are looking for team members who want to build their future with us.
At Catamount, we enable opportunity and growth. We invest in training and continuing education while maintaining an open door philosophy which fosters collaboration and teamwork. We work hard, but we also know when it is time to build in balance. We support each other so that when you work here, you feel the Catamount difference.
Position Overview
The Estimator’s role is crucial in securing work and building our business. Their understanding of rapidly changing conditions and relationships with area subcontractors ensures delivery of clear, concise bids tailored to the project and needs of our client. They set the operations team up for success and play a continuing role through construction.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manages the collection and analysis of data needed to estimate the time, materials, labor and cost required to construct a project
- Combine historical data and current trends to create and present accurate estimates
- Solicit the appropriate quantity of subcontractors in a timely manner, and know from experience how to choose the right subcontractors for the project (reference checking and networking).
- Review bid scope sheets, review subcontractor proposals for accuracy, and provide accurate quantity surveys
- Use Catamount’s “bid system” efficiently and correctly, and distribute addendums timely when necessary
- Hand off estimating projects to the Project Manager in a clear, precise, and timely manner
- Hard Bid Estimating
- Attention to detail; everything from the estimates, units costs, bid scope sheets and proposals must be accurate
- Refined organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks for self, team, and projects
- Outstanding communication skills (listening, presenting, interpersonal and written)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 2 years related experience and/or training with a Commercial General Contractor preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience with (or ability to learn) Planswift Take-off software, and Building Connected
- You will have the opportunity to support and lead a growing Estimating Team and company in a true learning and mentoring environment. Our Division has the “feel” of a small business while offering the resources of a large company.
- Our work spans across a multitude of market sectors, providing opportunities to shift between project types
- We’re 100% employee owned. It’s not just a unique wealth building and retirement benefit, it helps align our goals as we share our successes
- We offer a competitive salary with performance incentives, an excellent benefits package, including health, dental and pet insurance, generous paid time off, 401(K) and more
- Our culture has been described as a family environment, promoting work-life balance, as well as community involvement.
In addition to offering competitive base pay, Catamount employees are eligible for additional incentives for merit/performance, project incentives, new hire referrals, and business development commissions.