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Job Description
Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor construction manager and design-builder with offices in Ames IA and Sioux City IA. As an employee of Story Construction youll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story we focus on having a good day every day regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.
Position Summary
We are looking for an entry-level estimator to join our preconstruction team in Ames IA! Youll play an important role in preparing cost estimates for a large variety of commercial and industrial construction projects.
Summary of Duties
- Reviews proposal specifications and drawings
- Provides accurate quantity take-offs based on the drawings and specifications
- Reviews design options or construction options and determines best solutions based on cost quality and availability of materials equipment or other factors
- Uses estimating software to prepare develop and facilitate estimates bids and takeoffs
- Solicits and obtains material and subcontractor quotes and ensures understanding of project requirements scope of work work durations schedule and other aspects relevant to the project
- Identifies and reports errors ambiguities and missing information in contract documents. Seeks additional information and clarification from architects engineers and owners as needed
- Produces estimates that are accurate and consider risk factors and construction methods
- Maintains positive relations with clients subcontractors and the community
- Communicates effectively with other members of the team and works as a part of a team
- Pay perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2-year technical degree in a construction-related program required. 4-year degree in construction engineering construction management civil engineering or similar preferred.
- Previous exposure to estimating process
- Must possess strong skills in math analytical reading independent judgement organization and time management to work efficiently under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in basic software applications such as Microsoft 365 experience with software such as Sage eTakeoff InSite or other related program is a bonus
- Ability to work with a team and be thoughtful to others needs while demonstrating our core values of Positive Caring Integrity Teamwork Helpful and Planful
Travel: Occasional out-of-town travel to bids trainings or jobsites may be expected. No overnight travel required.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company 401K with company match
- Health dental vision and supplemental insurance options
- Paid bereavement leave
- company-paid term life insurance AD&D and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
- Career development plan personalized to you and your career goals
- Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Work in completed in an office setting; however may be exposed to fumes airborne particles moving mechanical parts vibrations loud noises and more within OSHA standards when visiting the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat humidity cold wild and dust. May be expected to carry up to 30 pounds occasionally stand for long periods of time walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions climb crawl crouch reach grip push and pull without issue.
Story Constriction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
