About the Client

• I am currently representing a premiere, full-service Commercial Design-Build company who have grown substanially since being incorporated 14 years ago.
• They are looking to continue their growth and due to an influx of inquiries they are looking for an Estimator to strengthen their current team.
• People and Culture is something that is very important to them and at the forefront of what they do.

About the Role

• Completes all duties in accordance with company core values and company standards.
• Use Procore and other software services to develop, issue, and/or maintain the following: project drawings & specifications, scopes of work, narratives, subcontractor estimates, bid tabs, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Review plans and specifications to develop complete, accurate, and comprehensive bids/cost reports for projects of various types (conceptual, design-build, competitive bid, private / negotiated, and government). Work closely and communicate regularly with the Project Executives / Business Developers and Design Team members to thoroughly understand the project and client expectations.
• Maintain training on Procore to ensure company uses the most up-to-date options.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to develop initial and final project estimates.
• Maintain detailed notes, minutes, and information for each project in a binder for transition to Project Manager.
• Assist in the transition of each project to the specified Project Manager.
• Interpret and explain plans to estimating staff, project team members, and clients.
• Study job plans and specifications to determine appropriate construction methods and develop scope sheets for each trade and division.
• Review and compare subcontractor bids for accuracy and develop accurate estimates and proposals.
• Attend pre-bid or client meetings as needed to provide accurate preliminary and final proposals.
• Create preliminary schedules with Microsoft Project to help develop general conditions. Work with the project management team to assist with project management, buyouts, subcontract agreements, etc.
• As needed, confer with owners, subcontractors, and design professionals to discuss options for value engineering to ensure a project's continued success.
• Develop and prepare written estimate proposals for the sales staff.
• Work with sales staff, ownership, and customers to present estimates and proposals.
• Study job specifications and work closely with the VP of Business Development and preconstruction services to determine appropriate construction methods and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed time logs for all projects to ensure proper billing.
• Complete all duties in accordance with the Operations Manual, Safety Manual, and any other company-provided instructions.
• Reports directly to the VP of Business Development.

About the Candidate

• Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial construction estimating experience or Project Management. They are also open to someone from a trade background.
• CPR & First Aid Training.
• Work requires proficiency in Microsoft products, scheduling software, ProEst, Acumatica, and Procore.
• Work requires sufficient proficiency in mathematical skills to work with a system of real numbers accurately. This includes a practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurements.