Construction Project Estimator
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Job Location:
Roswell, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 55000 - 75000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Looking to make a real impact in the affordable housing arena and be part of a solution-focused team
Community Construction Group LLC is seeking an outstanding Project Estimator to join their Pre-Construction Team. The Project Estimator will be involved with all aspects of the Estimating Process. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated a quick learner and ready to thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate must have extensive construction knowledge with excellent communication (verbal and written) negotiation organizational time management and problem-solving skills.
What we offer YOU:
- Competitive Salary $55000-$75000 commensurate with experience
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
What youll be doing:
- Attend site walks and work with Subcontractors to develop scopes on all projects.
- Become expert with bid solicitation estimating and takeoff software and utilize software to optimum capabilities.
- Manage cost database and ensure unit costs are current and up to date.
- Monitor and expand subcontractor database in all jurisdictions we are authorized to work.
- Thoroughly review all bid documents (plans specs etc.) on all assigned and reviewed projects.
- Thoroughly review all proposals received from subcontractors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Prepare cost estimates on assigned projects using both unit cost and contract methods.
- Attend bid meetings when appropriate on assigned projects.
- Construct and prepare all proposals to finished product for approval by Leadership Team prior to submittal.
- Schedule and host subcontractor site meetings.
- Establish and cultivate relationships with subcontractors.
What you need to succeed:
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an estimator for a General Contractor with annual revenue above $50 million is preferred.
- 4-year college degree preferably with a major in Building Construction or related field.
- Excellent knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products (includes Word Excel Outlook etc.). Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Prior work experience in the multi-family industry and working knowledge of estimating construction jobs is preferred (reviewing understanding and performing take-offs on architectural plans; pricing/securing materials and building final job estimates).
- Experience with or knowledge of Building Connected PlanHub On-Center OST Bluebeam or other digital take-off or estimating software application(s) is preferred.
- Experience in performing insurance estimates for fire water or tornado damage using Xactimate or some other estimating software/tools is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) negotiation time management organizational and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions within established guidelines and policies is a must.
Requirements
- Candidate must be 18 years or older.
- Candidate must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.
- Candidate must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.
- Candidate must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Candidate must be willing to travel as many project locations are outside of Atlanta.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Sage
- Construction Management
- Paving
- Restoration
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
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