Description

Job Summary

A Construction Estimator gathers, evaluates, and then prepares detailed total cost information for cost-effectiveness for and during the construction bid process. They will visit construction sites to gather information and analyze proposals, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents in order to understand the project. Estimators work closely with project managers to coordinate and oversee the vendors and/or subcontractors in the bid process. They determine the time, labor, materials, and product costs for the project and communicate the requirements to the client.

Core Values

1. Culture of Safety Safety is always job #1
2. A Growing Tradition Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
3. Employee Owned Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
4. Exceptional Customer Experience Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
5. Good Neighbors Community Pride Sharing our Success
6. Respectability Treating Others as we want to be treated

Responsibilities

• Developing estimates and bids for construction projects
• Completing take-offs to gather information for bids
• Reading plans and specifications
• Understanding and navigating building codes
• Reviewing sites and gathering information for estimates for work on existing buildings
• Designing solutions for customer’s problems
• Operating company estimating system to develop bids and estimates
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Performing risk assessments to account for potential deviations from the project plan

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong math skills including basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products with a focus on Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong typing skills
• Knowledge of building code
• Ability to read and navigate plans and specifications
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or related field is preferred

• A minimum of three years of estimating experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
  • Be able to reach overhead
  • Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
  • Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
  • Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday