Estimator

The Estimator will provide technical support for the Construction and Development groups. The Estimator will report to the VP of Estimating and Preconstruction and will help maintain a relationship with Development and the project construction team. Having general construction knowledge with the ability to read construction drawings will be required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects.
• Assess and determine efficient site conditions by cut-fill analysis.
• Review all due-diligence information and analyze its effect on project budgets.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.
• Analyze trade quotes through Bid Form evaluations to secure budget control.
• Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.
• Examine market-pricing trends.
• Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction team.
• Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.
• Participate in budget reviews.
• Maintain all Preconstruction Services reports.
• Help PM with review of construction drawings.
• Monitor project and revise quantity take-offs for changes to original construction drawings and scope of work.
• Log in shop drawings and revised construction drawings.
• Distribute revised drawings.
• Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction procedures.
• Analyze subcontractor performance and update subcontractor database.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree in Construction Management preferred
• 3-5 years construction experience required
• Multifamily construction experience preferred
• 2 years estimating experience required
• Certification in Estimating and/or Construction a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with computer programs including Excel, Word, and OST
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated, proactive team player
• Ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10 corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program