Commercial Construction Estimator

Job Purpose: Assist in developing accurate, timely and competitive estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects both public and private thru the bidding process. Must be a detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, consistently meet deadlines in alignment with our passion, niche and core values..

Responsibilities:

• Reviews project drawings and technical specifications to determine scope of construction work to bid. Organizes work elements and calculates quantities of work. Prepares cost estimates for profitable cost proposals.

• Assist in establishing a solid list of vendors, subcontractors, architects and clients by being responsive and managing business relationships.

• Assist Estimating and Executive team in meeting revenue goals with profitable margins.

· Responsible for All Tasks Related to the Invitations to Bid Process.

o Please follow the following process and timeline for ITBs:

§ Create ITB notes to include in Building Connected software ITB. Save notes to bid folder.

§ Send ITB via Building Connected.

§ Call each subcontractor no later than 3 days after the ITB is sent to ensure receipt, inform of bid due date and to answer any questions.

§ 3-4 days prior to bid due date, follow up again via phone to confirm bid intentions.

§ All bids must be received no later than 2 days prior to bid due date.

· Addendums/Supplementary Information – Review of addendum and supplementary information, identify key changes within addendum, identify and contact subcontractors affected. Send addendum via Building Connected as well as individual email to those subcontractors affected.

· Tracking Subcontractors Per Division, Per Project via Building Connected Software.

· Review of Bids to Ensure Complete Scope - Identify and document on the scope sheets inclusions/exclusions to eliminate scope gaps. Contact subcontractors if there are any issues found and communicate any issues.

· Preliminary Materials Take-Offs as Assigned.

· Preliminary Estimating Worksheet – Push/Create projects in estimating software, pre-estimate cost codes for permitting and design fees and others as requested.

· Assist Pre-construction coordinator with Subcontractor Prequalification. Send prequalification packets to new potential subcontractors, follow up to ensure process is completed.

· Receiving and Answering Phone Calls for Estimating Department. Messages must be checked daily and all messages answered within 24 hours.

· Bid Day Requirements – Field all phone calls, receive and distribute incoming bids/proposals, track bids in electronic format and store on server.

· Server Maintenance. Use Archive folder for bids not accepted, keep all financials and proposals uniformly organized, plans must also be in an organized format.

· Pre-construction Leader/Chief Estimator will set estimating timelines for hard bid and budget due dates.

· Be able to answer project questions in the absence of the Chief Estimator.

· Present bid tab information to requesting subcontractors.

Skills, characteristics and qualities required for this position:

· Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills

· Attention to detail

· Work Independently

· Excellent written communication skills

· Strong “unsolicited” and “open” communication skills

· Ability to operate and learn various computer software programs

· Takes ownership and initiative, accepts and “owns’ tasks as assigned

· Team builder and team player

· Ability to multi-task

· Ability to quickly assess and solve problems

· Results driven

· Positive attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Commercial construction: 3 years (Required)
• general contracting: 3 years (Required)
• Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location