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Job Title: Estimator
Department: Preconstruction
Location: Tarpon Springs Office
Join the Kokolakis Contracting family where you are valued as an employee owner! As an employee-owner, you will accumulate capital for your retirement needs through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Position Summary
The estimator is responsible for preparing sections of construction estimates including but not limited to the soliciting and evaluation of subcontractor bids and scopes of work, preparing take-offs, and reviewing project plans and specifications for all categories of work. The Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.
Job Specifications
- Ability to read and understand Contract Drawings and Specifications
- Ability to manage the complete bid process including general conditions
- Perform quantity take-offs, experience with OnCenter OST preferred
- Input take-off and manage pricing as directed, experience with Sage Estimating preferred
- Create tab sheets for subcontractor quotes and bid leveling for a complete scope
- Manage subcontractor solicitation
- Updating and posting plans and specifications to SmartBid
- Experience with estimates for CM / DB projects is a plus.
- Experience drafting subcontractor scopes or work
- Logical and organized approach to completing tasks and solving problems
- Must have a strong work ethic
- Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, and plan viewing applications
- Experience in bidding on local, state, and federal projects is required.
- Other duties as assigned
Communication Skills Required
Must have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to present information to supervisors, groups of clients, top management, or team.
Experience Required
A minimum of 5 years in estimating/preconstruction
Expected Hours or Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are approximately, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Estimators are based out of the Tarpon Springs office and travel to the job sites, pre-bid, or client meetings as required.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in construction or combined associate degree in construction with 5 years of practical experience
Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, and fluently speak English.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.