What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at George Allen Construction Company?
About Us:
George Allen Construction is a premier construction firm specializing in both commercial construction and railroad construction projects. With over 45 years of business, our company has built a great reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor pre-construction and estimating teams, ensuring efficient service delivery and enhanced performance.
- Oversee and review final bidding processes, subcontractor and supplier pricing, and proposals for negotiated and hard-bid projects.
- Collaborate with the estimating team on final estimates, budgets, and value engineering efforts, creating detailed cost models, budgets, spending forecasts, and schedules.
- Generate competitive proposals for GMP contracts and present information effectively to subcontractors and team members.
- Serve as a liaison between clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders, facilitating communication and strategic partnerships.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial or railroad construction estimating.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing estimating/pre-construction teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Familiarity with construction websites like Building Connected, Blue Book, and iSqFt is a plus.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and holidays.
- Great growth possibilities in a stable working environment
- Over 90% repeat clients
- Learn from the best employees with over 1,000 years of cumulative experience
George Allen Construction Company is a diverse, equal-opportunity employer looking to hire individuals who believe integrity, trust, and knowledge are the keys to long-term success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Applicants must be organized and able to prioritize. Must be motivated, proactive, and able to problem solve with strong verbal and written communication skills. Multitasking skills are essential. Please email us if the position interests you, along with your resume and salary expectations.
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