Senior Commercial Construction Estimator

Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing complete thorough and professional estimates by performing the following duties:

• Preparation of our Bid No Bid document for analysis.
• Review bids and proposals for accuracy and compliance with plans specifications division one requirements as well as compliance with any other upfront documents before presentation of the bid for review and analysis by construction and senior management.
• Customer interface our customers are our life blood effective communication is critical to continuing our successful relationships.

Critical Abilities:

• Execute quantity survey of assemblies according to plans and specifications.
• Make prebid site visit to establish logistics for stocking projects ingressegress deck heights and type of existing construction (if project is a remodel) site layout areas parking areas and any local and or county code enforcement work hours noise levels etc.
• Develop estimates based on scope requirements or on all items normally provided for specific clients.
• Be able to coordinate any specific requirements that may only be indicated on MEP drawings.
• Capability to identify any inconsistency and prepare request for clarification and/or information from party responsible.
• Be able to present estimated scope of work in an estimating format to the construction manager and other senior management for review and application of labor production factors equipment scaffolding tools safety general conditions and any other project specific requirements.
• Assist Project Manager with cost estimate of all large post contract drawing changes.
• Ensure that assemblies are estimated per the relevant designations as indicated on plans: UL RAL GYPSUM ASSOCIATION or any other association with local regional and national jurisdiction with coderelated matters.
• Able to use estimating software (Plexxis Software On Screen Take Off Quick Bid).
• Ability to do manual estimates.
• Prepare proposals for projectbased estimates indicating all inclusions and exclusions from scopes of work.
• Estimate any requested alternate pricing for sections of work that may be requested with bid proposal.
• Request and manage material pricing from no less than three major suppliers based on materials list generated for the specific project and analyze and determine best pricing/supply scenario.
• Complete or assist with any other duties assigned by the Director of Estimating.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or Construction Management or five years relevant estimating experience in commercial construction may substitute.
• Experience with estimating software like Plexxis OST and WinBid
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have strong writing and effective communication skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple and varied job tasks.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Commercial Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
• Commercial Drywall and Acoustical Solutions: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person