Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is searching for a Project Estimator who will thrive in our Northwest Arkansas Team.
Our Project Estimators are responsible for leading estimating efforts and providing support for our preconstruction services for our projects across multiple market sectors. They manage the bid process coordinate with customers design teams trade partners and our field teams and implement the preconstruction plan for our projects. The Project Estimator reports to the Division Preconstruction Leader.
Our Preconstruction & Estimating Team works together to provide best-in-class professional preconstruction services to inspire trust with customers through communication coordination collaboration and planning. Our preconstruction team is driven by our core values of trust courage collaboration excellence ownership communication and leadership. Our mission and values build our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to achieve meaningful results together.
Responsibilities:
- Uphold and promote Baldwin & Shells Preconstruction & Estimating Mission Vision and Values.
- Conduct all business in accordance with the American Society of Professional Estimators Code of Ethics.
- Participate in all aspects of the preconstruction and estimating process.
- Manage the bid solicitation processes and assist in maintenance of associated databases.
- Prepare formal Trade Partner and Supplier bid scope packages for projects.
- Create project estimates and revisions.
- Perform quantity takeoff and specification review.
- Review analyze coordinate and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Coordinate document and track preconstruction RFIs.
- Assist in developing preliminary project schedules and logistics plans.
- Manage value analysis efforts in support of projects.
- Provide document management during preconstruction and estimating efforts.
- Review trade partner proposals for accuracy scope and competitiveness.
- Negotiate with trade partners to find win-win solutions for all stake holders.
- Correspond with Owners Design Teams Trade Partners and Suppliers as needed to perform estimating duties and to build and maintain relationships.
- Document work to enable clear communication and auditing to Owners Architects and Baldwin & Shells Field and Field Office.
- Assist with capturing and maintaining historic project information.
- Participate in industry events to build and maintain relationships.
- Participate in and support preconstruction improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Have at least two (2) years of Commercial Construction Preconstruction experience or related project management experience.
- Experience with various project delivery methods including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Bid-Build.
- Knowledgeable in construction means and methods specific trades and standard scopes of work.
- Ability to work individually and within a team on projects and other initiatives.
- Detail oriented and focused on providing accurate information with strong math and analytical skills.
- Experienced with Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word.
- Strong interpersonal written and verbal communications skills including presentations and interactions with trade partners and clients.
- Strong documentation organizational and time management skills and the ability to plan towards and meet deadlines.
- Current drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates or bachelors degree in Construction Management Architecture Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with various preconstruction platforms such as On-Screen Takeoff BlueBeam Concntric and BuildingConnected.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employees activities duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What we offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- 401(k) retirement with matching funds
- Health Dental and Vision insurance
- 8 Paid holidays
- Vacation accrual
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Pet insurance
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent work environment
Baldwin & Shell is proud tooffer highly competitive compensation benefits package and a great work environment!
If you think you would thrive in this position please apply with us today!
For more information or questions please reach out to our Human Resources Team:
Baldwin & Shell is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.
Baldwin & Shell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women minorities veterans persons with disabilities color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion origin and genetic information. All are encouraged to apply!
Required Experience:
Senior IC