Construction Estimator Multifamily / Commercial - Wood Frame

*Candidate MUST have experience with large Commercial and Multi-family Construction documents. Extremely proficient in reading and interpreting detailed blueprints is a primary requirement of this position as well as vast knowledge of the wood structural scope of these type projects.  Proficient in Plan Swift Estimating 

Will perform various, relevant functions requiring initiative and sound judgment. The ideal candidate will have strong multifamily and commercial WOOD FRAME experience and possess structure, attention to detail, quality focus, high energy and flexibility to a high-paced, driven organization. This individual will need to work well in a team environment as well as alone and represent the company with professional courtesy and consistent attention to detail.

Senior Construction Estimator Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed and accurate area takeoffs
• Soliciting qualified subcontractors, suppliers, specified manufacturers
• Set up and manage invitation to bid (ITB) process
• Distribute and manage bid/pricing documents and addenda
• Manage bid/pricing RFIs
• Review subcontractor/trade bid scopes and analyze bid recaps
• Develop and maintain strategic long term relationship with customers as well as suppliers and subs
• Review and negotiate subcontractor bids in order to select the most cost effective option
• Review plans and specs in detail to capture scope gaps and risks
• Initiate, review and finalize subcontractor pricing as assigned
• Assist in setting up cost analysis of various building systems and components
• Assist in setting up alternates and value engineering cost
• Drafting clarifications for assigned scopes
• Assist in building historical cost data
• Must be a team player with a can-do attitude
• Effective relationship management and networking abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work under deadline pressure
• Adhere to organization's standards of quality and reporting
• Must have ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Attend educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks and participates in professional societies

Requirements

• STRONGLY PREFERRED -Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in construction/architecture or related field or ASPE, CCEA, CCT, or CEP Designation
• 2-4 Years Experience in Commercial and Multi-family WOOD FRAMED Construction is preferred
• Strong computer/software experience in Microsoft Office Suite.  Planswift estimating software experience.

**Possible work from home position for the right individual. Weekly or monthly office visit would likely be required.**

Patriot Framing LLC offers turnkey framing packages for multi-family and large commercial projects covering a territory of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. We plan, manage, and build multi-phase projects. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site management, and solid, quality work every time.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.