Construction Estimator

Harmon, Inc.

Participate in the estimating process to execute project sales efforts

You analyze all project documents to determine and prepare the estimated cost of a project. You prepare material quantity takeoffs for the Preconstruction Services Manager to execute a competitive bid. You work in a team environment with other estimators to support offices across the U.S and Canada and collaborate closely with Preconstruction Services and Project Management teams.

Position Description

Your top priority is to provide accurate estimates that are completed on time to help Harmon win projects.

• Conduct estimating on a day-to-day basis
• Contribute to project results by executing estimating process with few errors
• Participate and drive takeoff efficiency through use of 3D technology and data sets.
• Partner with Preconstruction Services Managers and vendors to create accurate and on time bids
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2-year degree in Engineering Technology or similar field required
• 7-10 years of related work experience with advanced skills in Excel or other logic-based software and technical expertise
• 7 years of estimating experience required
• Construction experience required. Building façade experience preferred.
  
  

Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strengths that are important to Harmon

• Collaborate: Encourage collaboration with your peers and leaders
• Do the right thing: Deliver excellence, treat each other with respect
• Value a balanced life: Reward each other’s contributions and cultivate a welcoming environment
• Focus on results: Maintain a strong desire to execute through customer focus and attention to detail
• Be flexible: Adjust quickly and effectively to shifts in business and project needs
• Attain clarity and alignment: Ensure you have clarity and alignment before moving forward
  
  

Strengths that are important for your position

• Leadership: Lead by example and deliver high level results
• Problem Solving: Make decisions based on information provided
• Extreme Ownership: Take full responsibility for results, regardless of outcome
• Discretion: Demonstrate ability t o use judgment to drive solutions
• Time Management: Effectively manage time and team to meet fast-paced bid schedules
• Technical Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, advanced knowledge in reading blueprints and understanding of specification documents, working knowledge of 3D modeling and estimating software such as Bluebeam. Solid mechanical aptitude for understanding construction methods.
• Mathematical Skills: Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity/Women/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.