What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reconstruction Estimator position at McBride Construction Resources?
Opportunity
McBride is seeking a Project Estimator for our growing Portland operation. With the backing of our main office in Seattle, McBride’s 40-plus year tenure in the Pacific Northwest will give you the freedom to help grow with a newer team, while providing the know-how and support to guide your processes.
The Estimator is a critical position within our company. Estimators are responsible for evaluating specifications and drawings, ensuring that all information about the project is complete in order to successfully estimate, bid, and win the project. Estimators work closely with the production team, follow up on quotes, budgets and oversee the management of the project from a high level.
Review the kinds of work McBride Construction regularly performs at https://www.mcbrideconstruction.com/ and apply today!
Directly Responsible For.
- Estimating residential and commercial projects including insurance losses, remodels, and tenant improvements, typically using Xactimate software
- Perform budgeting, project planning and identification of resources needed to complete projects
- Develop a defensible, profitable estimate while minimizing risk and exposure
- Ensure project schedule is built and updated
About McBride Construction
McBride Construction has been a trusted construction partner in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years, providing the following services: Insurance Repairs, Building Envelope Remediation, Tenant Improvements, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, High Rise Repairs, Construction Consulting, Emergency Services, Investigations and Testing.
Our roots run deep in the community, and we have a plan to continue to grow with our clients for the next 30 years and beyond. As a locally owned, family business, we pride ourselves on being the benchmark for integrity in the construction industry. We believe our values of Honesty, Quality, Expertise and Safety are what have separated us from the rest and has allowed us to succeed over four decades.
We take pride in our people, and we take pride in our work, because that’s just the kind of company we are. We are proud to provide our construction expertise on projects throughout Washington and Oregon.
Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation structure; medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits; paid time off including vacation, holiday, and sick pay; 401(k) employer match; employer paid life and AD&D insurance; and other benefits.
The estimator role is eligible for milage reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement and qualifies for a discretional job profit bonus.
Required Education / Experience:
· Associate’s degree in construction management or a long tenured journeyman carpenter with no less than a decade of progressively increasing responsibility and experience.
· Thorough knowledge in all phases of construction
· Comfortable and persuasive in negotiations and client meetings
· Organized, self-directed and has excellent leadership ability
· Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and scheduling software
McBride Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,000 - $110,000