What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator II position at SST Direct?
DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY – ESTIMATOR II
Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Estimator II for a direct hire opportunity. This position will develop accurate construction estimates from the preliminary stages through final bid and work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, vendors, and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Review drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and other project documents.
- Perform quantity takeoffs, including area and volume calculations.
- Identify project risks, conflicts, and unknowns and prepare RFIs as needed.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, estimates, and bid packages.
- Clearly communicate pricing methodology and estimate assumptions.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Regional Managers, engineers, procurement, and subcontractors.
- Complete estimate handoffs to operations following successful awards.
- Meet bid deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications:
- Construction estimating experience preferred.
- Construction and/or coatings industry experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
- Excellent math, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to quickly learn estimating software.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- College education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.