Project Estimator

Summary:

The candidate should be personable open-minded and enthusiastic about the role as they will collaborate closely with clients to achieve both client and company objectives. Prior knowledge of the planning ordering and construction of Butler Manufacturing Pre Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB) is highly valued. Experience with PEMBs and conventional steel buildings is essential

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Ability to identify current market trends and the ability to utilize cost-effective methods to the benefit of both the client and the company.
• Work closely with architects engineers and other stakeholders during the preconstruction phase in order to assess needs and work to be completed prior to entering the design phase.
• Consult with clients vendors or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Possess a working knowledge of the architectural design process and the ability to contribute to the review and editing of these drawings.
• Analyze blueprints specifications proposals and other documentation to prepare time cost and labor estimates for products projects or services
• Create and maintain project schedules and present initial project drawings to the client while establishing initial pricing estimates.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management and client purposes such as planning organizing and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors and determining effectiveness.
• Use established labor and material mark-ups for overhead and profit.
• Management of budget schedule quality and technical performance of assigned project(s).
• Coordinate purchases and delivery of material and equipment to job sites.
• Draft and submit each projects Schedule of Values.
• Review project plans specifications and contract documents to understand the scope of work.
• Perform quantity take-offs to determine material labor and equipment requirements.
• Solicit and analyze bids from subcontractors and vendors negotiating prices and ensuring accurate scope of work.
• Maintain a cost database and historical cost information for future projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules from the design and construction phases through completion.
• Create detailed project timelines using scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Sequence work activities and allocate resources to ensure project progress.
• Monitor progress against milestones and identify potential delays or critical path issues.
• Assist in developing recovery schedules when delays occur.
• Confer with architects engineers owners and subcontractors on changes to cost estimates and project schedules.
• Communicate effectively with team members including field personnel to ensure a clear interpretation of plans and to address any concerns.
• Provide regular updates on project status costs and schedules to management and stakeholders.
• Analyze project risks and challenges that could impact cost or schedule.
• Identify potential cost-saving measures and efficiencies to improve project profitability.
• Manage changes to project scope schedule and costs using appropriate verification techniques

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the design-build construction methodology is required.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities demands and timelines through analytics and problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral and an excellent team builder.
• Personal and customer service skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the commercial construction process.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel and Project.
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs engineering principles and materials.
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g. Timberline) take-off software (e.g. Onscreen Take-off) and scheduling software (e.g. Primavera Microsoft Project).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently or as part of a team..

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (Required).
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or other relevant fields are considered favorably.
• At least 3 years of experience as an estimator/scheduler.
• Knowledge of Butler Manufacturing buildings Butler ordering process and Butler specific project requirements.
• Closely related responsibilities OR any combination of education and/or recent relevant experience to perform the job duties of this position.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States as all employees will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security verify system.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the construction bidding process.
• Knowledge and experience communicating with municipalities and other governing entities. Organizational and planning skills.
• OSHA 30.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE Procore Adobe Pro Microsoft Project RS Means WinEST Primavera P6 Blue Beam & Revue 21..