What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Larson Contracting?
Who we are:
Larson Contracting Central LLC is a family-owned general contractor with nearly 50 years of experience serving Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships—with both our clients and our team members. Our culture is built on quality, reliability, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and real opportunities for long-term career growth.
Summary of position:
Prepares cost estimates by analyzing proposals and job requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Review and evaluate cost estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
- Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
- Prepare estimates and purchase orders in detail for all products
- Ensure timely completion of estimates
- Understand scope of work to bid
- Manage bid pricing from all vendors
- Prepare cost analysis
- Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Excel
- Customer Service
- Construction background preferred
- Sage 100/Timberline experience a plus
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction Estimating: (Preferred)
- Sage 100 Construction: (Preferred)
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Health Insurance after 60 days
- Employer paid STD, after 60 days
- Voluntary benefits (dental, vision, Life, Accident) after 60 days
- 401K after 1 year
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Weekly Pay Cycle
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Construction Estimating: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sage 100 Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000