What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commerical Construction Estimator position at Glen Technologies Llc?
Benefits:
Position Summary:
The Project Estimator is responsible for gathering, calculating and compiling data to produce construction cost estimates for bid proposals. The successful candidate will be able to work within a team environment to produce accurate competitive estimates in a timely manner. The Project Estimator is ultimately responsible for the successful bidding of assigned projects, performing a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the operations team. Reports to Estimating Executive.
Core Responsibilities:
Organization: Utilizes strong organizational skills. Maintains productive and efficient bid process.
Communication: Displays strong written and oral communication skills, and employs effective listening skills.
Has strong computer skills and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office.
Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner, based on objectives, risk
implications and costs.
Interpersonal skills: Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to
work well with diverse personalities.
Education and Experience:
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
Position Summary:
The Project Estimator is responsible for gathering, calculating and compiling data to produce construction cost estimates for bid proposals. The successful candidate will be able to work within a team environment to produce accurate competitive estimates in a timely manner. The Project Estimator is ultimately responsible for the successful bidding of assigned projects, performing a thorough and detailed turnover of awarded projects to the operations team. Reports to Estimating Executive.
Core Responsibilities:
- Perform volumetric, linear, area quantity verifications from various sources such as digital and printed plans.
- Reading and understanding plans and specifications
- Collect pricing from vendors and subcontractors
- Assist in preparing accurate bid proposals
- Assist clients with preliminary budgeting
- Build and maintain relationships with clients
- Calculate various statistical data – quantity take-off
- Maintain files of working documents
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor direction
Organization: Utilizes strong organizational skills. Maintains productive and efficient bid process.
Communication: Displays strong written and oral communication skills, and employs effective listening skills.
Has strong computer skills and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office.
Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner, based on objectives, risk
implications and costs.
Interpersonal skills: Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to
work well with diverse personalities.
Education and Experience:
- BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent Construction Management experience.
- Minimum 5 years’ successful experience as a commercial construction Project Estimator.
- Understanding of building systems, materials, design, construction and related management strategies.
- Ability to expedite complex projects and complete multiple assignments within time constraints.
- Proven ability to manage personnel.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office and learn new software programs. Experience with BLUEBEAM, On Screen Takeoff, QuickBid, and Timberline is a plus.
- Ability to conduct material takeoffs and produce bills of quantities.
- Ability to establish priorities and follow up with projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision.
- Ability to clearly understand and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Professional level writing skills appropriate for correspondence, reports and responses to various clients, contractors and other agencies.
- Drug free.
- A self-starting, highly motivated and goal orientated individual.
- Acute attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
- Extremely organized and systematic approach to tasks to achieve accuracy and efficiency.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities.
- Professionally and technically competent.
- Quick, sharp, confident, assertive, ethical and ambitious.
- Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.
- Friendly and outgoing in social environments.
- Team player, works easily with others.
- Valid driver’s license.