About Your Opportunity
As an Estimator II, you will mentally build the project, pull the necessary components together and establish, in an accurate manner, the anticipated cost of a project.
Must have advanced understanding of building construction types including structural systems, building skin and exterior systems, various finishes, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Must have knowledge and understand construction management, architecture, or engineering.
The Estimator II must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership qualities and organizational skills. This position is also expected to focus on their training and development to expand their estimating skills. How You'll Contribute: Execute strategies to win Bid Pursuits and prepare complete preconstruction estimates including quantity survey/detailed take-offs, develop pricing, development of scopes of work, and preparation of bids and proposals. Utilize the take-off tools including Assemble, Bluebeam, and Planswift. Develop detailed estimates on completed project documents. Establish and maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Suppliers in our markets to ensure their participation in our pursuits and to develop competitive advantages. Develop value engineering concepts and pricing for our bid pursuits as well as our preconstruction engagements. Serve as Bid Captain on select projects and be responsible for preparing the project hand-off documents and leading the hand-off meeting, inputting the historical cost data into our system, closeout the estimate and cleanup electronic filing. Collaborate with the team to develop and participate in presentations to Owner's and Architect's. Provide purchasing, or support in the purchasing of, subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company. Visit active construction sites to expand understanding of the construction process and improve estimating capabilities. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Construction Technology, Architecture, or similar field of study 3-5 years of construction experience, preferably in estimating Proficient with Microsoft Office Software Systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Have a valid driver's license with the ability to travel to regional offices to support local estimating projects. Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. Ability to work additional hours to meet business plan goals. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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