Job Title: Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Description: Prepares estimates analyzing job/project/RFP requirements, technical drawings and associated specifications. Previous experience is required.

Skills/Qualifications:

Construction estimating knowledge with the ability to interpret and analyze specifications

Read and analyze architecture plans, design specifications and bid proposals

General knowledge and understanding of construction

Ability to scale measurements

Estimator Job Duties:

Compute costs by identifying materials, purchased items, fabrication processes and time requirements using software and established rate tables per blueprints, specifications, and related documents.

Work with Purchasing Department to solicit and collect material costs.

Work with Production Department to establish fabrication rates and options for fabrication methods.

Maintain metrics related to quality and timeliness of estimates supplied to customers

Regularly review Job Costings to establish accuracy of estimates and estimating process.

Solicit feedback from Production to improve estimating accuracy.

Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Contribute to team effort by performing duties within Production Department, as needed.

Willingness to travel regularly to participate in site visits at potential opportunities

Education and/or Experience:

o Three to five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Cultural Requirements:

o Demonstrate ethical behavior.

o Well organized with excellent time management skills.

o Communicate effectively with peers, superiors and subordinates.

o Thrive in a fast paced environment.

Salary Requirements

Base Salary commissions

Base salary is dependent on experience and Commissions are based upon awarded projects