What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at March-Westin?
Company Description:
March-Westin Company, Inc. provides full-service engineering, construction management, general contracting and design-build services for commercial, industrial and institutional clients. Our firm is headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia with an additional office in Charleston, West Virginia. We also offer services in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia, Delaware and New York. March-Westin Company, Inc. employs over 220 local workers and has successfully completed over 2,000 projects and individual contracts in excess of $150 million.
March-Westin Company, Inc. chooses a diverse mix of clients and project types. Customer loyalty contributes significantly to our success: ninety percent of our business comes from repeat clients. We attribute this success to our mission: to be customer focused, design led, and quality driven, thereby ensuring that our clients receive expert service and reliable results.
Job Summary & Description:
March-Westin is seeking highly motivated Construction Estimator with a strong aptitude in commercial construction estimating, bidding, take-off work, Primavera P6, and Sage or similar project management/accounting software, commercial construction practices, and understanding of material and labor costs as they apply to specific projects. This individual will be responsible for preparing and finalizing all bid packages as well as negotiating final costs with prime contractors, subcontractors and vendors. This position will also consist of construction cost input and cost research during the design process; coordination of estimating, pricing, and project buy-out; establishment of project objectives and field staff requirements.
Competitive pay and excellent benefits package.
Job Requirements:
· Must be a highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
· Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & Outlook
· 10 years of estimating experience in large commercial/institutional/industrial construction projects
· A thorough knowledge of commercial construction materials and construction systems, means and methods
· Knowledge of commercial construction material costs, labor rates, installation costs.
· Possess high attention to detail and quality control.
· Skilled in written communication
· Communicate effectively with Corporate Project Managers, general contractors & subcontractors
· Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000