Jr. Estimator

Duties and responsibilities.

• Understanding written and verbal instructions.
• Consult with a broad range of technical, professional and managerial personnel as well as consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish a detailed cost estimate.
• Help prepare detailed cost estimates for all phases of construction. Participate in estimating all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs to prepare a thorough estimate. Exercise good judgment and experience in working with purchasing, labor, equipment and transportation costs to arrive at a full cost estimate with appropriate profit margins to achieve Company's goals.
• Participate in developing of cost evaluations relating to design and documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Read and understand job bid instructions and detailed specifications. Prepare material takeoffs from construction project design drawings to assist in the creation of complete project material lists that include everything needed for the installation phase of the projects. Contribute to meeting project performance metrics for timely completion of material takeoffs, minimizing custom materials, project quality, and project cost.
• Explain technical aspects clearly.
• Updating software, drawings, and other documents.
• May be asked to prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain continuity among work team members by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored properly.
• Support activities led by estimator to improve labor and material estimates.
• Prepare and maintain estimating schedule.
• Attend pre-bid job walks to get a good idea of the project.
• Participate in post-construction meetings on each job to provide feedback to the team and the estimating staff.
• Effectively work on multiple projects at a time.
• Receive and review drawings for compliance and submit to the architects any RFIs during the bidding session.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Qualifications/ Skills

• Knowledge of estimating and construction.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to effectively read and interpret information in drawings.
• Able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Ethical Practice.
• Attention to detail and ability to notice errors.
• Professionalism, Customer Focus
• Handle Pressure

Working conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.

Physical requirements

· Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, frequently stand, talk and hear.

Travel

• None

Position Type/Expected Hours

• This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demands

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30